| IRS Free File |
Program Manager |
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Laurie Barrett (Acting) |
Description |
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Creates a single point of access to free on-line preparation and electronic tax filing services provided by Industry Partners to reduce burden and costs to taxpayers. |
Progress to Date |
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Received and validated free offers proposals from prospective Free File Alliance (FFA) members |
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Prepared Free File web pages on www.irs.gov |
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Conducted/completed usability testing on Free File pages |
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Conducted/completed FFA software evaluation process |
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Launched Free File via www.irs.gov to Public via media kickoff on January 22, 2004 |
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16 companies are participating during the 2004 filing season |
Next Steps |
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Monitor/respond to external feedback received through various IRS channels |
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Continue to monitor Free File Alliance web sites/software throughout filing season |
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Monitor/report on Free File volumesv |
Web site |
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www.irs.gov/app/freeFile/welcome.jsp |
