The Senate is set to vote today on the fate of IRS Direct File, a free tax filing service axed in 2025 by the Trump administration. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pushing for unanimous consent to fast-track the bill through to the House of Representatives.

Launched as a pilot program in 2024, IRS Direct File allowed Americans to file their taxes directly with the government without charge, spreading to 25 states before Commissioner Billy Long declared it non-existent. The revived push aims to ensure the service remains accessible and prevents any future restrictions on free tax preparation.

Warren plans to highlight Intuit’s $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration fund as part of their lobbying efforts against Direct File, while asserting that for just one day of military spending, 20 years of free filing could be funded. Her remarks aim to challenge Republican arguments on the cost of such a service.

The bill is backed by more than 160 Democratic lawmakers and seeks to maintain a competitive edge over commercial tax preparation services like TurboTax and H&R Block. The vote today will determine whether millions of taxpayers can once again file their taxes for free, directly through the IRS.