IRS to Introduce Electronic Free File Tax System, Facing Industry Opposition
The IRS is set to launch a pilot electronic free file tax return system in January, inviting taxpayers from 13 states to participate. This move has drawn opposition from private tax preparation companies, potentially disrupting the industry. The IRS aims to ensure a smooth rollout and gather valuable data from the pilot program to evaluate its usefulness.
Each year, tens of millions of Americans file their tax returns, and a significant number of them are missing out on a valuable credit, the earned income tax credit (EITC), according to the IRS