Summary:
- The article discusses the end of the IRS Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the IRS for free.
- The program was discontinued due to budget cuts and a shift towards private tax preparation companies, which now offer free filing services for some taxpayers.
- The article explains that the end of the IRS Direct File program may make it more difficult for low-income taxpayers to file their returns, as they may not have access to or be able to afford private tax preparation services.