The estimated share of tax filers who took advantage of a free filing program has grown in recent years. Unfortunately, so has the number of those not using it, resulting in billions in unnecessary spending. For about 20 years the IRS has partnered with tax software providers, known as the Free File Alliance, to provide free online filing for taxpayers with qualifying incomes.

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