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> The article discusses Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, and its efforts to oppose the creation of a free, publicly funded tool for online tax filing. Intuit has lobbied against this threat to its profits, with a recent focus on arguing that such a tool would harm Black taxpayers, citing research on racial disparities in IRS audits. However, the researchers behind that study disagree with Intuit's interpretation of their findings.

> Intuit has used various tactics, including op-eds and articles in newspapers, to push its agenda. These efforts have been met with skepticism, as they are seen as an attempt to maintain the dominance of TurboTax in the online tax filing market. The article also mentions that Intuit has faced allegations of misleading customers with promises of "free" filing and ongoing legal challenges.

> The IRS plans to test a direct file option, similar to TurboTax, which would allow people to file taxes easily by answering simple questions. Advocates argue that this would benefit low-income taxpayers, but Intuit opposes it. The article highlights how different publications and authors, including those in Black, Hispanic, and centrist communities, have been involved in this PR push against the direct file option.

> In summary, Intuit is facing opposition for its efforts to prevent a free tax filing tool, with critics challenging its claims that it would harm Black taxpayers and raising questions about its lobbying and PR tactics. The IRS is moving forward with testing the direct file option despite these challenges.
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