Bill · H.R. 7806· House(119-HR-7806)

Direct File Act of 2026

Age: 72 years

California

Introduced: 3/4/2026
Last activity: 3/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Brad Sherman
Cosponsors: - 126 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Direct File Act of 2026 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to establish and codify a government-owned online tax preparation and filing program. This program will allow taxpayers to prepare and file individual income tax returns online using an interview-based system. The bill prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from entering into agreements that restrict the government's ability to provide tax preparation or filing services. It also includes provisions to integrate State and local income tax return filing into the federal program for participating States. Additionally, the act establishes new deadlines for filing certain electronic information returns.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The program offers free tax filing, which provides significant cost savings for low-income households.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The program offers free tax filing, which provides significant cost savings for middle-class households.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates accessibility compliance for the online tax preparation system.