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IRS Cancels Direct File 2026; Warren Seeks Restoration

5/5/2026

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IRS confirmed Direct File will be unavailable for 2026 season after President Donald Trump’s administration suspended it in 2025.
In 2024, 161,042 of 19 million Americans used Direct File, a 0.85 percent rate.
Senator Elizabeth Warren hired an accountant for 2024 return and presented 2026 legislation to restore Direct File.
Taxpayer Protection Alliance president David Williams said Direct File was inadequate for investment and income, arguing it lacks incentive to increase deductions.

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IRS confirmed Direct File will be unavailable for 2026 season after President Donald Trump’s administration suspended it in 2025.
In 2024, 161,042 of 19 million Americans used Direct File, a 0.85 percent rate.
Senator Elizabeth Warren hired an accountant for 2024 return and presented 2026 legislation to restore Direct File.
Taxpayer Protection Alliance president David Williams said Direct File was inadequate for investment and income, arguing it lacks incentive to increase deductions.