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

Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the ...

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from ...

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

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...

Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology ...

The IRS Direct File program is revolutionizing tax filing for millions of Americans by offering a no-cost, streamlined ...

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot ...

The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to industry estimates. This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to ...

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season, including through the Direct File program.