4, and up and running at IRS.gov. See directfile.irs.gov for information. Direct File is a free web-based service — available in English and Spanish — that works on mobile phones, laptops ...

There are numerous ways to file your taxes for free, especially if you meet certain income requirements or have a simple tax return. Some programs are offered directly by the government ...

Or . . . maybe not. The most noteworthy new program for free tax-prep, IRS Direct File, came under fire this week from Elon Musk, who tweeted Monday that the service had been “deleted.” ...

This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season. While Musk’s tweet may ...

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 ...