IRS Direct File Abandoned: Who Really Benefits When Free Tax Filing Vanishes?

In a move that raises serious questions about whom Washington truly serves, the IRS has announced that the IRS Direct File program will not be available for the 2026 tax season. Originally launched during the previous administration as a pilot project to provide taxpayers a simple, no-cost way to file taxes electronically, this free service is being shuttered despite growing user numbers. The program’s cancellation begs an urgent question: Why eliminate a tool designed to cut costs and simplify tax filing for millions of Americans? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claim that "the private sector can do a better job" rings...