S. 96, also known as the “FAIR PREP Act of 2025,” aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to block the Secretary of the Treasury from preparing tax returns or claims for refunds. It restricts the use of government-operated electronic tax preparation services, like Direct...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure the government doesn't help people directly with filling out their tax forms by themselves, except through some special programs that already exist. It says the government needs special permission if they want to create new ways to help people do their taxes online.