Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, ...
Some IRS employees told they can’t take federal buyout until after tax filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can taxpayers still use the free service?
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free ...
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File, but the program is still available
Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology ...
IRS: Some employees can’t take buyout until after filing deadline
A letter sent to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees said those involved in the 2025 tax season won’t be able to accept ...
8 common mistakes to avoid when filing your taxes
“The most common mistake that you’ll see is that a taxpayer will go to an accountant or go to do their taxes through a ...
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still ...
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...
IRS’ Direct File Makes It Easier For Families To Claim Tax Credits
Most people who are eligible for tax credits claim them. Direct File—the IRS’s online tool for filing tax returns—could get ...
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The IRS launched its Direct File pilot in 12 U.S. states in March 2024, which has now been expanded to 25 states. It allows taxpayers to submit simple tax returns directly with the government agency ...