It’s no secret the IRS rolled out the red carpet for its new tax filing system: Direct File. The now permanent program generally allows taxpayers under $200,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) to file their taxes directly with the IRS — for free.
Last year’s pilot with 12 participating states proved a success. According to the IRS, more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through the program and more than 90% reported the experience as “Excellent” or “Above Average.” The agency says total tax refunds issued were in the millions.
