IRS, Direct File and tax returns

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:
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Need help filing a tax return? Here are some IRS resources
According to the Internal Revenue Service, once Presidents Day is over taxpayers get serious about filing their tax returns. The IRS said it has plenty of
File taxes early in 2025. IRS staffing cuts may mean refund delays and long waits
Trump's attempt to downsize the federal government could hit the IRS next. CPAs warn Americans to file early to avoid refund delays.
Tax refunds are flowing, but IRS is seeing fewer early returns filed so far this season
Tax season continued its sluggish start into early February, but tax refunds continued to steadily roll out the door. Every tax season has its own quirks and nuances. Oddly enough, though,
I’m a Tax Expert: These Issues Could Delay Your Refund
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IRS Tax Season: Where Is My Refund? Here's A Complete Guideline For A Smooth Process
The IRS has opened the 2025 tax filing season, advising early submission due to potential delays. Refunds are typically ...
Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?
The average American who hires a tax preparer to file even a simple return will spend upwards of $200, according to ...
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Where is my tax refund? A quick guide to navigating the 2025 tax filing season
If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within three weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now ...
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How to file your taxes for free with IRS Direct File
Tax season is underway and millions of taxpayers can file for free this year using the IRS' Direct File system. Launched by the agency as a pilot program in 12 states, Direct File processed ...
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 in some people’s minds about the status of the IRS Direct File program. That ...
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IRS Direct File: You can still file your taxes for free — for now
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.
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Millions More People Can Now File Taxes Directly to the IRS — for Free. Here’s How
IRS Direct File is back again this year with significantly expanded eligibility despite confusion over whether Elon Musk had “deleted” it. (He didn’t.) Money; Getty Images This tax season ...
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Simplify your taxes: Experts share free filing options to help you save
Filing your taxes can be stressful, but it doesn't need to be. There are things you can do to simplify your filing and some free filing options are available, so you don't waste your money.