An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states ...

There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight ...

The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from ...

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

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

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

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked ...

Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been ...

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 ...

IRS Direct File is a popular free program that offers guidance and support as you fill out your tax return and file your taxes directly with the IRS. And it may not be long for this world.