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Running Python scripts is one of the most common tasks in automation. However, managing dependencies across different systems can be challenging. That’s where Docker comes in. Docker lets you package ...

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Reports indicate that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the IRS Direct File program. While Republican lawmakers had previously targeted the program, the free tax software program had ...

Millions of taxpayers can file for free this year using the IRS' Direct File system. Launched by the agency as a pilot program in 12 states, Direct File processed approximately 140,000 returns in 2024 ...

According to multiple reports, the Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS Direct File program, a free electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency. Statement from ITEP ...

With one day left until Tax Day 2025, we're officially in the final stretch, which means time is almost up to submit your tax returns. Depending on how simple your taxes are, the process could be ...

Tax Day is April 15, 2025, unless you were affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton in Florida. Floridians impacted by 2024 hurricanes have until May 1, 2025, to file. Taxpayers not impacted by 2024 ...

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered malicious libraries in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to steal sensitive information and test stolen credit card data. "The ...

The newly approved Python Enhancement Proposal 751 gives Python a standard lock file format for specifying the dependencies of projects. Here’s the what, why, and when. Python Enhancement Proposal ...

Human-readable and machine-generated lock file will specify what direct and indirect dependencies should be installed into a Python environment. Python’s builders have accepted a proposal to create a ...