APR 28·Benzinga▼
Warren Pushes To Revive Free IRS Filing As Tax Prep Giants Spend Big To Kill It
Senator Elizabeth Warren is advocating for the revival of the IRS's free Direct File program, claiming that tax preparation companies like Intuit Inc and H&R Block are heavily lobbying to block her bill. The Direct File program allowed taxpayers to file federal returns directly with the IRS for free and was used by nearly 300,000 taxpayers before being discontinued by the Trump administration. Warren's bill seeks to permanently establish Direct File and prevent the IRS from restricting free online filing services.
APR 21·AD HOC NEWS▲
H&R Block Inc stock (US0936711052): Why tax season performance now matters more in mobile feeds?
The article discusses how Google's 2026 Discover Core Update is increasing the visibility of H&R Block Inc. (HRB) stock in mobile feeds, making tax season performance more critical for investors. It highlights how personalized content delivery based on user activity will provide timely insights into HRB's seasonal revenue, digital filing growth, and investor strategies, allowing for proactive opportunity spotting without direct searches. The update emphasizes content quality (E-E-A-T) and mobile optimization, impacting how retail investors access information on cyclical stocks like H&R Block.