Direct File Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7806

119th Congress

Direct File Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Sherman

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would make the IRS Direct File program a permanent feature of the tax system. Direct File is a free government service that allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax returns directly with the IRS online, without needing to pay for commercial tax preparation software or services.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Direct File Act of 2026

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This bill would make the IRS Direct File program a permanent feature of the tax system. Direct File is a free government service that allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax returns directly with the IRS online, without needing to pay for commercial tax preparation software or services.

Bill Number: 7806
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: Direct File Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7806
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would make the IRS Direct File program a permanent feature of the tax system. Direct File is a free government service that allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax returns directly with the IRS online, without needing to pay for commercial tax preparation software or services.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make the IRS Direct File program a permanent feature of the tax system. Direct File is a free government service that allows eligible taxpayers to file their federal tax returns directly with the IRS online, without needing to pay for commercial tax preparation software or services.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Makes the IRS Direct File program permanent by writing it into federal tax law, protecting it from being easily eliminated in future administrations
Provides a free alternative to commercial tax preparation services like TurboTax or H&R Block for eligible taxpayers with straightforward tax situations
Could save Americans millions of dollars annually in tax preparation fees, which can range from $100 to $300 or more per return
Builds on the pilot program launched in 2024 that allowed taxpayers in select states to file simple returns at no cost directly through the IRS

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit low- to moderate-income taxpayers and those with simple tax situations who currently pay for tax preparation services or software. By codifying Direct File into law, millions of Americans could file their taxes for free instead of spending money on commercial products, potentially saving hundreds of dollars per year. The bill would make this free filing option more secure and permanent, though it may face opposition from the commercial tax preparation industry.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7806, 119th Congress (2026). "Direct File Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7806

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