The US is getting closer to allowing citizens to submit their taxes online for free with the IRS

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To examine its development, a Democratic bill offered $15 million for the Treasury.

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Tax preparation may someday be free and not too difficult.

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The US is getting closer to updating the way people file their taxes and releasing.

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In the future, submitting taxes may merely need a few clicks or, as in some European nations like Estonia, a text message reply.

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