February 13, 2026

Senators demand to know the IRS’ path forward following the end of Direct File

Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Angus King, I-Maine, are opening an investigation into the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era free online tax filing program, Direct File.

They penned a letter to Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner, on Friday asking for more information about the IRS plan to double down on Free File, which relies on tax prep companies, in the absence of Direct File, which allowed users to file online directly with the government.

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By:  Natalie Alms
Source: NextGov