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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, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
How to do your taxes for free: Is Direct File dead? Where to find free deals and services
IRS Free File program at IRS.gov offers free tax software to those with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less. Other free programs exist, too.
IRS is accepting tax returns: How to file for free if you make less than $200K
Eligible Americans can now file their taxes using IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers in 25 states, including New York, to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS for free.
IRS Direct File: You can still file your taxes for free — for now
The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025
Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some options for filing for free.
IRS Direct File: A guide to understanding the free tax preparation service
The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the federal government for free. This project is known as Direct File and has since expanded to 25 states.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, an agency that worked on the IRS’ Direct File program.
No IRS Direct File in your state? No problem: These are other free options to help you file tax returns
For those not covered by Direct File, there is another free option to help file your tax returns... Direct File was released last year and proved a big success but there is another system that has been in place much longer. The IRS' Free File is open to about 70% of taxpayers in the United States and offers tax filing assistance for free.
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can Wisconsin taxpayers still use the free service?
Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been deleted.
Don’t Worry, the IRS Won’t Empty Out–at Least During Tax Season
Amid the Trump administration’s sweeping and at times chaotic campaign to shrink the size of government and trim head count, a segment of the federal workforce that is critical this time of year is being told they have to stay on the job: the IRS staffers who support the tax-filing process.
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
5 ways to file your taxes for free in 2025
These days, there are a number of free options for filing your tax return, and many of them offer guided support to help you ...
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IRS Direct File program now open. Who’s eligible, how to file your taxes for free in Florida
The Internal Revenue Service's new free online Direct File service is open for business. Last year, more than 20,000 Florida taxpayers took advantage of the pilot program that allowed taxpayers ...
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 ...
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep ...
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Should You File Your Taxes on a Phone or Tablet? Here's What You Need to Know
You can use your phone or tablet for a whole lot of things. You can, of course, take photos and send text messages (even by ...
CPA or DIY? The Definitive Guide to Choosing the Best Tax Filing Strategy
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio Tax season can feel overwhelming, but the good news is, you have options for filing your taxes ...
Can you file taxes for free in Indiana in 2025? Find out before asking, ‘Where‘s my refund?'
Some eligible Hoosiers might be able to save money this tax season by submitting their documents to the IRS and to Indiana ...