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7. The IRS had already finished an easy online way to file for free, like every other country.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 12:47 AM

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It was already in the testing phase and was ready to roll out. That was just before the election. After the election, Intuit and others paid millions to trump and his toady at IRS scrapped it.

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IRS Panel Recommends Major Reforms To Modernize Tax For Millions: Full List [View all] BumRushDaShow Thursday OP

A quick glance... The Madcap Thursday #1

AI, AI, and more AI to detect "fraud" (i.e., errors whether they favor taxpayer, IRS, or simply misplaced info) pat_k Thursday #2

The best "reform" would be to scrap it altogether & starting over. Callie1979 Thursday #3

The GOP has done everything possible to underfund the IRS for decades TexasBushwhacker Thursday #4

How about for people making under a certain amount.... forgotmylogin Thursday #5

Why do I think "modernize" is code for "funnel more cash to the 1%" johnnyplankton Thursday #6

The IRS had already finished an easy online way to file for free, like every other country. PSPS Yesterday #7