This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the ...

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot program in 12 states during the 2024 tax season.

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

The IRS launched its Direct File pilot in 12 U.S. states in March 2024, which has now been expanded to 25 states. It allows taxpayers to submit simple tax returns directly with the government agency ...

Is Direct File the latest government program to be targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration? Tech billionaire Elon ...