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Sen. Barasso and 18 Other Senators Send IRS Letter Critiquing Direct File Program

Nineteen senators criticized the IRS Direct File Program in a letter sent to the agency’s commissioner, Daniel Werfel, on July 31.

 The letter raises serious concerns about the legal authorization for Direct File, as well flaws with the implementation of the program.

They wrote:

 “Serious legal questions exist about the IRS Direct File launch. Many of these issues have been raised in congressional letters, statements, and inquiries. Notably, the Attorneys General from 13 states raised their concerns about the Direct File program in a letter to the administration saying, ‘Treasury’s attempt to establish an IRS-run Direct File system side-steps Congress’ constitutional authority and the will of the American people by unilaterally establishing a new government program and further empowering an IRS that has repeatedly targeted some of the most vulnerable taxpayers.’ We, as elected lawmakers, share the same view.”

 Read the full letter here.

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