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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 firms who lobbied against it. If ended, taxpayers from eligible states could be forced to go private if they are above a certain income threshold.
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can taxpayers still use the free service?
This year, however, taxpayers have more options than ever to avoid that expense.   Or . . . maybe not. The most noteworthy new program for free tax-prep, IRS Direct File, came under fire this week from Elon Musk,
Elon Musk claims he ‘deleted’ the IRS Direct File agency, but is the free tax program is still available?
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program. This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers this season.
IRS Direct File still accepting tax returns after Musk post
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season, including through the Direct File program.
Musk Says Group That Built IRS Direct File Was ‘Deleted,’ but Program Is Still Available
The IRS’ free tax-preparation program remains a free option for taxpayers this year, but the fate of a group of government technologists that helped develop it is less certain.
The Taxpayer Assistance And Service Act: IRS Efficiency And Taxpayer Rights
The TAS Act aims to modernizing the IRS, has bipartisan support and open for public comment until March 31, 2025.
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.
What can you use Direct File for this 2025 tax season?
Discover how the expanded IRS Direct File program can simplify your tax filing process this 2025 season, offering a free, secure, and efficient way to submit your federal tax returns.

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IRS increases deductions for 2024 income taxes
Tax filing season has begun. The Internal Revenue Service has information for people who are already filing their returns.
IRS warns: Don’t overlook these tax credits. You could get up to $7K more in your refund
About one in five eligible filers overlook this credit, the IRS said. Certain filers can receive up to $7,830 more back in ...
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Will You Owe Taxes With the New IRS Rule for Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Payments?
This new tax reporting rule should not affect your tax liability. If you earn over $400 in income, you need to report it to ...
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Wondering when you’ll receive your tax refund? This free IRS tool tracks your status
The "Where's My Refund" tool provides daily updates on the status of your refund and when you can expect it in your bank ...
Where's my tax refund? There's an IRS app for that. Here's what to know.
The "Where is my refund?" tool is an IRS tracking system for filers to get updates on the status of their tax refund. Those ...
What can the IRS do to collect unpaid tax debt?
Speak with a tax relief specialist about your options now. What can the IRS do to collect unpaid tax debt? The IRS starts the ...