Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS’ Direct File program. This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers,
Are Trump and Musk trying to make it tougher for normal Americans to file their taxes for free?
Is Direct File the latest government program to be targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration? Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that the 18F group that helped build the Direct File initiative,
Direct File tax filing still available after confusion over Musk post
The Internal Revenue Service's program for filing federal taxes directly to the agency still online in the 25 states where it was available, following confusion over a social media post by Elon Musk.
More Americans will be able to file their tax return directly online with the IRS this year
Direct File allows some taxpayers to file their returns online directly with the IRS for no cost and is available to about half the country.
Musk says group that built IRS ‘Direct File’ program ‘has been deleted’
In reply to a post to X that said “18F, the far left government wide computer office that was recently taken over by allies of @elonmusk, is
Concerns rise as Elon Musk claims shutdown of IRS Direct File team
Elon Musk claims to shut down the IRS Direct File team, raising concerns about the future of free tax filing. The IRS confirms the system remains operational for now
'Sponsored by Turbo Tax': Critics jab Elon Musk over IRS cuts
One of Elon Musk's biggest cuts was to the team that helps run the easy filing system for the Internal Revenue Service. Although the "Direct File" program isn't mandatory, conservatives have criticized it as a program for the left.
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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Direct File 'Enhanced' in 2025: What the IRS Has Added for You
Direct File is an online program offered by the IRS that allows you to file your tax return directly to the agency for free.
IRS direct file for 2025 is here: What to know
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects more than 140 million Americans to file their taxes ahead of the April 15th ...
Nicklaus: Direct tax filing comes to Illinois. Missourians are still waiting.
Missouri is not among the states where a free, easy tax filing method is available, and some elected officials are fighting ...
Some Illinois residents are able to file taxes for free this year. Here's what to know.
Tax season is officially upon us and some Illinois residents will be able to file their taxes for free this year. Here's what ...
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What is Direct File? Some answers to common questions surrounding tax filing season.
Tax season in America began Jan. 27, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This year, the IRS announced that direct ...