Coloradans won’t be able to access a free federal online tax return-filing tool this upcoming tax season after the Trump administration halted its rollout , a move Gov. Jared Polis lamented Wednesday as a costly disappointment.

Polis asked the federal government to reconsider the decision — disclosed to states last month — in a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.

It’s had a limited rollout since 2024, with Colorado slated to join the program this coming year.

In his letter, Polis highlighted a report that found 94% of users said the experience with the federal tool was “above average” or “excellent.” In Colorado, it was expec

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