Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active ...

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

The availability of one option, the IRS' new Direct File program, recently came into question when Elon Musk claimed on ...

Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the ...

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

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

Tax filing season is underway and so is the search for free options to file for your refund, such as IRS Direct File … or not, since Elon Musk said he deleted the program earlier this week.

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

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.

Most people who are eligible for tax credits claim them. Direct File — the IRS’ online tool for filing tax returns — could get more eligible filers to claim EITCs and CTCs.

A Feb. 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) claims an IRS service that helped taxpayers file their taxes for free online is no longer available. “Thanks to DOGE, millions of Americans ...