Congressman Introduces Bill to Autofill Tax Forms, Aiming to Simplify Filing Process
Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, has introduced the Autofill Act, a legislative proposal designed to streamline the tax filing process for Americans. The bill proposes a voluntary program where taxpayers can access a secure IRS website to download tax forms prepopulated with information already collected by the IRS from employers, the Social Security Administration, and financial institutions. This initiative aims to replace the Direct File program, which was discontinued by the Trump administration. The Autofill Act would be available to taxpayers of all income levels and would not depend on commercial tax preparation companies. The proposal follows a Government Accountability Office report that highlighted the success of the Direct File program during its pilot phase in 12 states, despite challenges in IRS staffing and coordination. 
