"IRS Direct File Pilot: How to File Your Taxes for Free and Get Better Service"
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A former IRS worker on TikTok advises against using TurboTax for filing taxes, claiming that the software funds efforts to keep tax returns complicated and pricey. She recommends using free options such as the IRS Free File option and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for those with simpler tax situations. Intuit, TurboTax's parent company, is accused of lobbying against efforts to create a free federal tax filing service, while claiming to provide free tax preparation to 100% of American taxpayers. Some users report confusion and unexpected charges when using TurboTax's supposedly free filing options.
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- The IRS got $80B to help people and chase rich tax avoiders. Here’s how it’s going Oregon Public Broadcasting
- IRS gears up to launch Direct File pilot Nextgov/FCW
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