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The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free

Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
The Internal Revenue Service building is seen on April 15, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

The Internal Revenue Service is piloting a new program this year that aims to help Americans file their taxes directly to the government for free.

Known as , the service will be open to certain filers in select states at the start so the IRS can

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