Understanding the IRS' Direct File Pilot Program

What is the name of the IRS' new free electronic tax return filing system?

• Easy Tax

• TaxSimple

• Direct File

• IRS FreeFile

How long has Dixie Warden been working for the IRS?

• 16 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

In which state does Dixie Warden reside?

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• New York

How much money did Dixie Warden report saving by using the Direct File system this tax season?

• Around $300

• About $500

• Over $200

• Nearly $400

What is Dixie Warden's current role at the IRS?

• Human relations specialist

• Tax advisor

• Software developer

• Account manager

How many states are participating in the pilot of the Direct File program?

• 8 states

• 10 states

• 12 states

• 15 states

Which university's law school's clinic is referring clients to the Direct File system?

• University of Texas

• University of Florida

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

What was the main criticism from private tax preparation companies about the Direct File system?

• It's too slow

• It's insecure

• It's too complicated

• It's unnecessary as free services exist

How much did the IRS estimate the annual costs for the new program could be for 5 million users?

• $100 million

• $50 million

• $64 million

• $75 million

What percentage of taxpayers were eligible for the IRS’s existing free-filing program according to a 2022 GAO report?

• 70%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%