According to the report, the IRS has spent several months studying how an IRS-run free direct e-file tax return system might work. The IRS noted that it "is committed to delivering significantly ...

The same is true for individuals who prepare and e-file their own returns using DIY software or the IRS Free File program. The re-opening of individual e-filing also means that prior year returns ...

The agency is advising American taxpayers to take advantage of various online tools on its website to help with filing taxes.