Ocasio-Cortez, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Adeyemo Visit Casa Yurumein, Urge New Yorkers to Utilize Free IRS Direct File Tool Ahead of 2024 Tax Deadline

Pictured from left to right: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, Casa Yurmein President Mirtha Mirtha Colón
April 5, 2024
Press Release

The Bronx, NY — On Friday, April 5th, 2024, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo visited Casa Yurumein, a Garífuna (Afro-Central American) cultural center in The Bronx to encourage eligible New Yorkers to save time and money by using the new, free IRS Direct File tool.

The officials were joined by members of the Garífuna community in The Bronx as well as representatives from the Central American Black Organization and Hondurans Against AIDS. 

“For years, people have experienced unexpected paywalls and difficulties while using private companies to e-file their taxes. The Direct File pilot program cuts out the middleman, allowing millions of Americans the opportunity to file their taxes directly with the IRS,” said Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “The 2024 Tax Deadline is quickly approaching. I urge New York residents with simple tax needs to take advantage of this free tool to save valuable time and money this year.” 

“Thanks to President Biden‘s Inflation Reduction Act, millions of Americans now have the option to file their taxes for free and in a simple way directly with the IRS. That’s time and money Americans can invest in their families and communities.” Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said. “To ensure taxpayers get their maximum refund, Direct File shows you the numbers every step of the way. As we enter the home stretch of filing season, we encourage New Yorkers and Americans in the 11 states participating this year to go to directfile.irs.gov and see if they can save money and time.”

On Thursday, April 4th, 2024,  Representative Ocasio-Cortez hosted a live Direct File webinar demonstrating how to use the program. 

Direct File is easy to use and allows approximately 1/3 of taxpayers in 12 participating states, including an estimated 2.8 million New York taxpayers, to file their taxes for free, directly with the IRS for the first time. New Yorkers can check their eligibility and file today at directfile.irs.gov.

IRS Direct File Video Overview

IRS Direct File Flyer in English 

IRS Direct File Flyer in Spanish 

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