IRS, 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.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
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.
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 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.
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
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are scrutinizing federal expenditures, leaving taxpayers ...
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and DOGE cleave their way through federal ...
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What are the advantages of using IRS Direct File?
Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a game-changing tool ...
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It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
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 otherwise pay to a commercial tax preparation software company ...
Want to file taxes for free in California? Check out these state and federal resources
If you do not qualify for the IRS Direct File service or Free File program, some third-party companies authorized by the ...
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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 ...
6 Ways To File Your 2024 Tax Return Online for Free
It's tax season -- but that doesn't mean you have to drop several hundred dollars on a certified public accountant (CPA) or ...