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 ...

Major tax-prep providers like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block say they can do “simple” federal income-tax returns for free.

The Tesla CEO caused a stir after claiming the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had ...

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.

Billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, an agency that worked on the IRS’ Direct ...

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

Discover how the expanded IRS Direct File program can simplify your tax filing process this 2025 season, offering a free, ...

As the 2025 tax season progresses, taxpayers are left to try to navigate this uncertain landscape. Hopefully, the confusion surrounding Elon Musk’s Treasury payment systems and shakeups at the IRS don ...

Tax season is stressful enough without adding unnecessary delays to the mix. But every year, millions of taxpayers unknowingly make simple, avoidable mistakes that can slow down their refunds, trigger ...

Most years, tax returns are due on April 15 unless that date happens to fall out over a weekend. And because April 15 is a ...