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18F’s decade of impact means delivering better government services to the public, continued investment in our practices, knowledge sharing, and creating a new engineering leadership role. Learn more in our latest blog post titled “18F's engineering craft practices at ten”. https://lnkd.in/e7YP7hiC

18F partners with agencies on technology modernization and our ability to navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence is critical. We just published a blog post with an overview of #AI, its place in government, and the techniques as well as frameworks we’re using to navigate this new landscape. Enjoy: https://lnkd.in/ew_fJsPs

GSA’s 18F received another birthday gift thanks to the kudos shared in the recent #IRS After Action Report on the Direct File initiative. It is another feather in the cap as we continue 18F's year-long 10th anniversary celebration  (https://lnkd.in/e2JwXki9), knowing Direct File is now set for nationwide expansion in 2025 to include tax filers across America – 50 states and Washington DC. Check out the recent AAR: https://lnkd.in/ePnEDCtU  

As part of the year-long celebration of GSA’s 18F's 10th anniversary (https://lnkd.in/e2JwXki9), we're delighted at the success of our #USDS partnered high-impact project, the #IRS Direct File initiative, that is now set for nationwide expansion in 2025 to include tax filers across America – 50 states and Washington DC. Check out the recent Treasury/IRS announcement: https://lnkd.in/eiZPg7Xz

@GSA_TTS Director Ann Lewis spoke at the 2024 Financial Resilience Summit on April 9th. In this video, Ann speaks to our role in driving customer service improvements for benefits programs, supporting partners with effective procurement, and the upcoming release of a refreshed De-Risking Guide with a new section on vendor management, among other topics. https://lnkd.in/e_masrzG

As GSA celebrates 18F's 10th anniversary all year long (http://bit.ly/3VDDvod), we reflect on our role in such projects as the IRS Direct File initiative. Check eligibility (http://directfile.irs.gov) and file for free in 12 pilot states before the April #tax deadline. Here is the SSA blog article on the Direct File tool: https://lnkd.in/ebAjqPmu

From discovery to public launch, 18F’s successful two-year partnership with CISA put our practices to the test. Spoiler alert: From user-centered design and agile software development to product ownership and modular contracting — they work! Read our blog post: https://lnkd.in/edqeFyWu

GSA is celebrating 18F's 10th anniversary all year long (https://lnkd.in/grjRbXDw). We're excited to be involved in high-impact projects that enhance the way the public interacts with government, including the new IRS Direct File initiative. Eligible taxpayers including government employees, can try Direct File through the April #tax deadline and file online for free in 12 pilot states: ·      Arizona ·      California ·      Florida ·      Massachusetts ·      Nevada ·      New Hampshire ·      New York ·      South Dakota ·      Tennessee ·      Texas ·      Washington State ·      Wyoming Check your eligibility at www.directfile.irs.gov.

Happy 10th birthday to us! We’re celebrating all the ways we continue to realize our founding vision: bringing technologists into government, launching shared digital services, and helping partner agencies build user-centered technology. Check out our anniversary blog: https://lnkd.in/e2JwXki9 Check out our press release: https://lnkd.in/e3tCehq2

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