By the numbers: IRS Direct File, the growing tax gap and more

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Published December 3, 2024 5:30 AM

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This week's stats focus on the states that are participating in the IRS's Direct File program in 2025, those states with the highest number of projected taxpayers eligible for Direct File in 2025, the IRS's projected gross tax gap for 2022, what companies look for in an audit firm, and corporate tax professionals' thoughts on generative AI.

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