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

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

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

Elon Musk posted that the IRS Direct File group had been "deleted," prompting confusion about the free tax prep service's future.

IRS Free File program at IRS.gov offers free tax software to those with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less. Other free ...

F’s website was still operational, as was the Direct File website. But the digital services agency’s X account was deleted.

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program ...

Americans across multiple states who were planning to file their taxes through a free IRS online program still have the opportunity to do so, despite Elon Musk’s comments about taking away the ...

The IRS announced the return of Direct File in a press release on Jan. 10, when it also announced that the 2025 tax season would officially kick off on Jan. 27, the earliest date when you'll be ...

The IRS also announced Jan. 27 as the ... as well as the Alaska permanent fund dividends. The agency also added new tax credits to Direct File, including the child and dependent care credit ...

The 2025 tax filing season will begin Monday, Jan. 27, the Internal Revenue Service announced earlier this ... Part of that expansion includes the Direct File program to taxpayers in 25 states ...