A guide to understanding free tax preparation service

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but 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.
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.
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's X post causes confusion about whether IRS' free tax service is still available
Elon Musk created confusion on Monday with an X post that led some people to believe he had eliminated an agency that supported a free program used by Americans
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.
Elon Musk Brags About 'Deleting' Government Program Offering Americans Free Tax Filing Services
Elon Musk bragged about "deleting" a government program that offers Americans free tax filing services, but the removal only extends to their X account for now.
Elon Musk says he deleted IRS Direct File. Can Nevada taxpayers still use the free service?
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund
The federal Direct File program, which permits taxpayers to calculate ... Those using the pilot program in 2024 claimed ...
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Some States Won’t Participate in IRS Direct File for 2025
Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) expressed a similar sentiment in her own press release last year. To participate in IRS Direct File, states need a proper IT infrastructure. The program ...
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30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
This season, new Direct File features will make tax returns "quicker and easier," IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told reporters on a press call. For 2025, participating states include Alaska ...
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IRS Announces When The 2025 Tax Filing Season Stars
IRS Direct File Program ... taxpayers to calculate and file their returns directly with the IRS—no need for third-party tax preparation software. According to The Associated Presss, only ...
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IRS brings back, expands Direct File program to file taxes for free. Will Trump kill it?
The IRS Direct File program allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their taxes for free directly to the government You can use your smartphone, laptop, tablet or desktop computer, no ...