“Direct File worked really well, and it's a great example of how the IRS can do technology, or how the government can do technology, effectively,” said former IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel.

The Trump administration says the Free File program offered through commercial tax preparation companies is a more effective option.

The U.S. tax code is filled loopholes — credits, write-offs, exceptions and exemptions. This complicated system is costly and time-consuming for taxpayers. And it’s pretty unique to the U.S.

If more undocumented immigrants stop filing and begin working outside of the traditional payroll system, the annual gap between taxes owed and taxes paid could widen.

The money the IRS spends on tax collection, enforcement and services pulls in much more revenue to fund government operations.

The tax prep industry opposes the service.

Trump promised tariffs on Day One. None have been announced so far.

The IRS based the changes on an inflation rate of 2.8%.

You can take out up to $1,000 without penalty if your employer offers the option, thanks to a recent law.

It could lead to collecting more than $50 billion dollars in tax revenue over ten years.