HB7806: Direct File Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the Direct File program.
Plain-language summary
The Direct File Act of 2026 would write the IRS's Direct File program into federal tax law. Direct File lets eligible taxpayers file federal income taxes for free directly through the IRS instead of using private tax software companies. The bill would make this program permanent rather than temporary. It was introduced in the House and currently has not advanced out of .
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HB7806: Direct File Act of 2026
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Sponsors
Brad Sherman
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (127)
Don Beyer
Steny Hoyer
Judy Chu
Mark Pocan
Pete Aguilar