IRS, Elon Musk and Direct File

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
IRS Direct File 2025: Will Musk’s DOGE Budget Cuts End Free Tax Filing?
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reevaluate federal expenditures.
DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
IRS Issues Advise on How Millions Can File Tax Returns for Free
More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.
An IRS program made tax filing free and more efficient. DOGE may get rid of it anyway
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy. Direct File was rolled out as a pilot program in 2024 to Massachusetts and 11 other states.
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Will Direct File be cut? Musk's DOGE stock raises alarms
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Free Tax Filing Assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, Aimed at Boosting EITC Claims
The Oregon Department of Revenue is offering free tax filing assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, helping ...
More than 30 million taxpayers are now eligible to File Taxes for Free in 2025: Are you eligible?
As tax season ramps up, more than 30 million taxpayers across the U.S. are now eligible to file their federal tax returns ...
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It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
Can I file directly with the IRS without paying a hefty fee? For anyone with a fairly simple tax return, using a free filing service called Direct File can save you the $130 or more you would ...
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New Jersey expands Direct File online tax program for people with retirement income
The service, Direct File, is a free and secure online tool that assists those living in New Jersey with completing their tax returns. The update to expand the program to people with retirement ...
‘Delete’ is one of their favorite terms: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season
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Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.