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The Washington Post on MSN · 5h

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.

That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program

With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.

MiBolsilloColombia on MSN · 1h

Trump and DOGE aim for 20% IRS reduction, does it affect you filing taxes?

The Trump administration, in collaboration with the newly established Department of Efficiency, proposed a significant reduction in the workforce of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This initiative aimed to streamline government operations but posed a substantial risk to the IRS's core functions.

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CNET on MSN · 1h

The IRS Has Issued a Whopping $145 Billion in Tax Refunds so Far

How many tax returns has the IRS processed so far in 2025? On Friday, the IRS released statistics comparing its progress through the sixth week of tax season 2024 (ending March 8,

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs

The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns

The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.

Accounting Today1h

IRS would still operate during a shutdown

The threat of a government shutdown appears to be receding Friday, but the IRS would nevertheless still operate during tax ...

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Why Filing Your Taxes Early Could Save You Stress and Money

Filing your taxes early can get you your refund faster. You'll have more time to plan how you'll pay your taxes if you ...

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US IRS pauses modernization investments to evaluate AI technology

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is taking a "strategic pause" in its technology modernization investments to re-evaluate ...

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Common tax return errors: 6 mistakes and how to prevent them

Often federal tax returns are denied because of errors made by the taxpayer. These errors are often easily fixed if double-checked by taxpayer.

Free Tax Filing Assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, Aimed at Boosting EITC Claims

The Oregon Department of Revenue is offering free tax filing assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, helping ...

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Watch Out for These 6 Dirty and Dangerous Tax Scams the IRS Revealed

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2025 tax season on Jan. 27, which not only means that thousands of people began ...

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Some EV tax credits risk being rejected by IRS on 2024 returns for long list of reasons

Taxpayers could fall into plenty of potholes if someone takes a wrong turn when claiming an attractive tax credit for buying ...

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Beware of tax scams: IRS unveils 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ list as refund season gets underway

Scammers are 'relentless,' according to a new IRS alert listing the 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams. Bad social media advice triggers ...

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