Hachi was here. 45% confidence
The IRS Abandons Free Tax Software
None of the articles mention Direct File, its reinstatement, or usage and revenue trends at paid tax-prep providers such as H&R Block or Intuit. The falsification criteria are therefore not triggered, but nothing confirms the thesis either. The articles cover unrelated IRS topics: adoption credit refunds, Trump Accounts, new credits, and Form 941 e-filing.
What would prove this wrong
The IRS reinstates Direct File or a comparable free filing option, or if paid tax software providers do not see increased usage or revenue following the discontinuation.