In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, ...

There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight ...

Though the billionaire presidential adviser created confusion when he said he’d “deleted” the agency behind it, the free ...

The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to industry ...

Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some ...

An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states ...

A Feb. 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) claims an IRS service that helped taxpayers file their taxes for free online is no longer available. “Thanks to DOGE, millions of Americans ...

Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been ...

If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating ...

IRS Direct File is a popular free program that offers guidance and support as you fill out your tax return and file your taxes directly with the IRS. And it may not be long for this world.

According to the IRS, Direct File works similarly to a commercial tax software with a data import tool that will allow ...