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The IRS has made its Direct File platform a permanent, free option for filing federal tax returns online, inviting all states to participate next year. The pilot program saw over 140,000 users and received positive feedback, with many taxpayers completing their returns in under an hour. The IRS aims to expand the platform, supported by multi-year funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, while continuing to offer other filing options.
The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program aims to reduce child hunger during the summer by providing $120 per eligible child to buy food, but not all states are participating. While 35 states and territories have signed up, some, including Nebraska and Iowa, have declined, citing the program as an outdated Covid-19 relief measure. The initiative, part of the federal government's efforts to address food insecurity, has shown positive results in reducing child hunger and supporting healthier food purchases.