With one week until the tax deadline, the IRS has added an “important update” for Direct File, the agency’s free tax filing program.…
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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