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

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.

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

The IRS’ free tax-preparation program remains a free option for taxpayers this year, but the fate of a group of government ...

Elon Musk said he had "deleted" a government agency that worked on the IRS' Direct File program. But the free filing program ...

Musk posted on Twitter that he had “deleted” 18F, the group responsible for creating Direct File. That caused some to incorrectly report that the program had been axed.

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

The IRS Direct File program can be used on computers, tablets and smartphones. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for ...

According to the IRS, Direct File works similarly to a commercial tax software with a data import tool that will allow ...

First-time filers sometimes fall into the trap of believing that only full-time, permanent employees have to file and pay ...

The IRS provides a free tool where taxpayers can track their refund, after they have completed their tax returns.

A pilot program for the service successfully launched last year in 12 states. New Jersey did not participate because of a ...