The U.S. IRS has announced a report evaluating an IRS-run direct e-file tax return system (Direct File), with a pilot project for a free Direct File option to be launched for the 2024 filing season. --- IRS submits Direct File report to Congress; Treasury Department directs pilot to evaluate key issues WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service submitted a report today to Congress evaluating a Direct File option for taxpayers and is taking steps to begin a pilot project for the 2024 filing season following a directive from the Treasury Department. The report to Congress, required by the Inflation Reduction...