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CPA Practice Advisor · Mar 25, 2026

IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025

Tax Brief summary and classification of the original reporting.

Bottom Line

💡 IRS Inflated Direct File Costs by $45 Million in 2025. Worth reviewing for potential client impact.

Summary

Costs to operate the now-defunct Direct File free tax preparation program last year were significantly less than the IRS estimated, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

Classification

Category: fyiPriority: importantReason: Contains 'treasury' - significant update

Applies To

payroll

Affected Groups

Payroll/employment tax specialists

Original Source

We aggregate public tax updates and provide AI-assisted summaries. Please read the original reporting for full details.

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