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I.R.S. to Begin Trial of Its Own Free Tax-Filing System (www.nytimes.com)

submitted 10 months ago by HeartyBeast@kbin.social to c/news@beehaw.org

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Residents of 12 states are eligible to participate if they meet certain criteria. But the agency’s plans have already met resistance from tax preparation companies.

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[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 3 points 10 months ago

Those plus Florida and Texas. Four most populous states in the country, with New York bringing up the rear.