“Resounding success” Judy Chu on how the IRS overcame considerable obstacles and delivered a free and easy filing option to 140,000 taxpayers with #DirectFile.

At a National Tax Association event this AM, Wyden says W&M Chair Jason Smith "spoke the truth out loud" yesterday when he said the Senate has the votes to pass the tax bill. "I think we're going to be in a position to get a vote on this ... I believe we have the votes."

More than 250 organizations are calling on the IRS to permanently extend and expand its Direct File program. Vault co-author Laura Weiss has the details: punchbowl.news/article/financ…

135+ lawmakers sent a letter saying, “We believe that the IRS can offer free and easy tax filing to every American taxpayer who wants it — and that, with Direct File, it will.” Yes! #DirectFile should be expanded, improved, and made permanent! marketwatch.com/story/irs-shou…

W&M GOP says they’re seeking public comments for the 10 groups they formed to work on the 2025 cliff from the Trump tax cuts The Republican “tax teams” have started meeting. More on that here: punchbowl.news/article/financ… Here’s what W&M GOP announced -

The IRS & Treasury announced they’re making the Direct File program permanent. Expected move given this has been a priority issue for Dems IRS says all 50 states & DC can opt in for 2025 filing season & it will expand scope of program for more taxpayer situation in years to come

.President Donald J. Trump continues to deliver! The Direct File expansion, made possible by Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, will be a MASSIVE boon for taxpayers come 2025! It'll help potentially millions of taxpayers avoid e-filing software—saving them time and money in the process.

Great news today that Direct File will be made permanent. Filing your taxes should be simple and free - this is a huge step toward making this process better for all.

💰Per Treasury official: In FY 2023, the IRS collected $86 billion through tougher enforcement, amounting to a return on investment of about $7 to $1

We organized the very first Kids in Congress Day with Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Joe Neguse and the Mamas' Caucus! It was great to see several Dads Caucus members participate with their little ones. We can't wait to see you next year!

We’re creating the first ever Illinois Child Tax Credit to help the 1.4 million children and their families in our state. It will reduce childhood poverty, help our state’s economy, and put money back in the pockets of hardworking Illinoisans.

LIVE: Join the members of the Congressional Dads Caucus for a press conference on our #FathersDayWeekofAction to bring awareness to policies that support all families: affordable child care, paid leave and the enhanced Child Tax Credit to end child poverty. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Sen. Jon Tester, who’s up in a tough re-election race, told me he’s long communicated to Schumer that he wants to see the House tax bill get a floor vote. Wyden said earlier this week that he believed it was only a matter of time before the tax package hits the floor

Senate Finance Committee Democrats huddled this morning for their first conversation on the 2025 tax debate when much of the Trump tax cuts expire. Laura Weiss and Brendan Pedersen have more from the meeting: punchbowl.news/article/financ…

Referencing little rascals is a great way to win over millennials imo 🤩

Bessent says in response to Sen. Wyden's question that he "will commit" to Direct File remaining operative for this tax season, which opens soon After that, Bessent says he'll "consult & study" the program & make sure it meets IRS goals on collections, customer service & privacy

Trump’s bill blocks millions of families from the full Child Tax Credit—just to give billionaires another break.

If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you.

Let me be clear: The President does not have the authority to attack Iran. Only the Congress has the constitutional power to declare war. President Trump must work to end this conflict — not drag us further into it.

Found in House Republican conference: 219 able-bodied adults who refuse to work.