Affordability Watch | Trump Administration Cancels Free Tax Filing System

Article Title: Trump Administration Cancels Free Tax Filing System
Snippet of Article: "...was called Direct File. It allowed working people to file their taxes quickly and easily online, for free.

Direct File’s recent cancellation at the hands of the Trump White House is one small example of corporate power flexing its muscles more than ever at the expense of working people. ...In place of Direct File, the administration is directing people to “IRS Free File,” a collection of free services from the same tax preparation corporations. However, these services have a track record of unexpected fees, privacy breaches, and low uptake by the public."

Source: apwu.org

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Trump Continues to Attack Retirees: First the Lie of 'No Taxes on Social Security' and Now...

Article Title: House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment | Our Fight Now Moves to the Senate
Snippet of Article: "...House Republicans passed a bill that would give $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy on the backs of the working class. Although this bill is officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or H.R. 1, there is nothing beautiful about it. This bill pays for these massive tax breaks through cuts to vital government programs, including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which covers postal and federal employees. If signed into law, H.R. 1 would eliminate the FERS annuity supplement for certain employees..."

Source: apwu.org

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