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Apr 10, 2019

House votes to continue controversial IRS program

The "free file" program is controversial because it's run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation.

by Ben Bradford
Armando La Rosa directs people to the Liberty Tax Service office as the deadline to file taxes looms on April 15, 2016 in Miami, Florida. 
Armando La Rosa directs people to the Liberty Tax Service office as the deadline to file taxes looms on April 15, 2016 in Miami, Florida. 
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Tax Day is approaching and the House just passed a bipartisan measure that would lock in the IRS “Free File” program. The program is controversial because it’s run by the same private companies that make money on tax preparation. 

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