Direct File users can now import key return verification details from the IRS, minimizing the common error of manually inputting the information. This pilot program is available for certain taxpayers in 12 states and will remain open until April 20 for rejected returns.
Direct File users can now automatically import key return verification details from the IRS , which has been the top mistake before filing, a Treasury official said.
This key step has been the main issue preventing Direct File returns from being successfully filed, according to a Treasury official. "This important update will allow Direct File users to take advantage of information the IRS already has to simplify the filing process even further," said Bridget Roberts, who leads Direct File at the IRS.Who qualifies for the Direct File pilot
"Direct File eligibility is limited to those with simple tax returns this filing season," Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said during a press call in March. "But a large percentage of Americans qualify."
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