Mike Conaway: “The IRS Free File program is an innovative public-private partnership between tax preparation software companies, the…”

“The IRS Free File program is an innovative public-private partnership between tax preparation software companies, the IRS, 22 States, and the District of Columbia offering free online tax preparation and e-filing services to low- and moderate- income taxpayers at no cost to the Federal Government. Since 2003, over 51 million American taxpayers have filed their taxes for free through Free File, collectively saving over $1.5 billion in tax preparation fees. A recent independent study of the Free File program highlighted the value of this critical public-private partnership and reaffirmed that the IRS would not be able to offer the Free File program without the financial support of the private sector. With over 100 million taxpayers eligible for Free File each year, I believe it is important to make sure more eligible taxpayers are aware of this Free File service, which is an outstanding complement to the other free tax preparation services offered to low- and mid-income families. Today, I am introducing a resolution formally recognizing the contributions Free File has made to our country and expressing the House's support for this vital program. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my cosponsor, Congressman Butterfield, for joining me in introducing this resolution and for his continued work as co-chair of the House Free File Caucus. ____________________”