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Date Issued
Recommendation number
2
Status
Closed
On March 13, 2024, we alerted the Chief, Direct File, to the large number of Direct File returns being rejected for this reason. We suggested that the IRS update Direct File so that taxpayers obtain their prior year AGI from their Individual Online Account, because the IRS uses the same authentication requirements for both Direct File and the Individual Online Account.
Report
Inflation Reduction Act: Results of the Direct File Pilot
Significant Recommendation
No
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0