Former IRS Commissioner David Kautter, now with RSM, discusses the recently released report on the feasibility of an IRS-run direct file program. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Free Direct-File Pilot Will Launch Next Year, IRS SaysReport of Free File Prototype Irks Top Senate Finance RepublicanUse of Free File Service Dropped This Filing Season, TIGTA FindsWill Free File Alliance Survive Competition From the IRS?Follow us on Twitter:Jonathan Curry: @jtcurry005David Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner: Jordan ParrishAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesGuest Relations: Alexis Hart