The IRS’ direct file pilot program saved taxpayers money. Will more states get to use it next year?

Using the IRS’ program, participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they would have otherwise spent with commercial tax preparation companies. The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they would have otherwise spent with commercial tax preparation companies....