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The Life and Death of Direct File

Vinton, Merici, Melanie Girod, and Omar Morales. 2026. “The Life and Death of Direct File.” University of California, Berkeley.

Abstract

The Life and Death of Direct File is a leadership case study that documents the launch of the IRS's first free, government-run tax-filing service. Drawing on interviews with 15 senior government officials, the report traces the decisions and practices that changed the status quo: enabling 400,000 Americans to file their taxes for free—until the Department of Government Efficiency shut it down in 2025. It is a record of what happened and a playbook for future leaders who want to build ambitious technology products that advance people and policy.

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Merici Vinton

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Information Policy

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