IRS Direct File: A government success story

Direct File is Government Efficiency At Work, Says Groundwork’s Richards

As the 2025 tax filing season wraps up, Americans across the country are eager for the IRS to expand Direct File, a free, easy-to-use tool that allows taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the IRS. New polling from Groundwork Action and Data for Progress demonstrates this enthusiasm by revealing an overwhelming majority of voters across parties support expanding Direct File to all Americans.Groundwork Collaborative Senior Fellow Kitty Rich…

IRS Direct File: A government success story

Expanding Direct File is an opportunity to invest in a program that lowers costs and saves time for families.

Marketplace: IRS’ Direct File is Free for Millions of Taxpayers, but Not Everyone Wants to Keep It Around.

April 15 is Tax Day. If you haven’t filed yet, one option could be the IRS’ Direct File program, which lets some taxpayers electronically file their returns directly with the agency for free, as opposed to through third-party providers.