Americans should not have to pay hundreds of dollars to file taxes on information the government already has.

It’s time for a modern, citizen-focused tax filing system — one that’s easy, transparent, and free from corporate profiteering.

Sign this petition to demand the U.S. government modernize tax filing by offering pre-completed returns, guided filing support, and free online submission for all citizens.

Every year, millions of Americans struggle with an outdated, complicated tax filing process — a system so confusing that it forces citizens to pay private companies just to fulfill their legal obligations.

Even though the IRS already receives the majority of our income information directly from employers, banks, and institutions, we are still required to manually file complex returns, navigate confusing rules, and often pay $200–$600 in preparation fees — simply to avoid penalties.

This is not right.

This is not fair.

And it does not have to be this way.

Other countries, like Denmark, Sweden, and Estonia, already offer pre-completed tax returns to their citizens. People simply review the information, make any corrections, and submit — all in a matter of minutes. No third-party gatekeepers. No hidden fees. No unnecessary stress.

Meanwhile, private tax prep companies continue to profit from the confusion — with Americans spending an estimated $11 billion to $13 billion per year on tax preparation services, according to the Government Accountability Office.

This is unacceptable. The U.S. government must follow the lead of other countries and modernize our tax filing system immediately by:

• Offering pre-completed tax returns based on income data the IRS already receives.
• Providing a secure, conditional-guided online portal that walks citizens through only what applies to them — in plain English, not legal jargon.
• Expanding free filing options to every taxpayer without forcing them into third-party upsells.
• Supporting self-employed workers, contractors, and gig workers with dynamic guidance and quarterly tax reminders, so no one falls behind by accident.
• Reducing taxpayer costs, stress, and unnecessary complexity once and for all.

Filing taxes should be simple. Filing taxes should be fair. Filing taxes should not be a financial burden.

We call on the White House, Congress, and the IRS to take immediate action to build a modern, accessible, citizen-first tax filing system.

Enough is enough.

Sign this petition today if you believe filing your taxes should be easy, honest, and free from corporate exploitation!

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