"Direct File: IRS Launches Free and Easy Tax Filing Service for 2024"

The IRS' new free electronic tax return filing system, Direct File, has received positive feedback from early users like Dixie Warden, who completed her taxes in about an hour and saved nearly $400 by using the program. The pilot program, available in 12 states, aims to simplify tax filing for lower-income taxpayers, but faces criticism from private tax preparation companies and some lawmakers. Advocates believe that offering free and easy tax filing options is important for taxpayers, and the program's future depends on continued funding and support.