A key operative from DOGE initiated plans to potentially kill Direct File, the free tax filing tool developed by the IRS, ...

At the beginning of 2025, the Internal Revenue Service welcomed a team from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a ...

Republican lawmakers point to costs, arguing that there are already third-party tools for Americans to use to file their taxes for free. The IRS invested $10.5 million to create Direct File—and ...

The new filing tool is different from the IRS existing Free File program, which allows taxpayers whose income is less than $79,000 to file their taxes for free through participating brand name ...

As the IRS extension deadline nears, taxpayers must file by October 15, 2025. Filing early helps avoid last-minute stress and ...

The Direct File program, now in its second year, allows taxpayers to file their federal tax returns electronically with the IRS. The no-cost tool guides taxpayers through every part of their ...

IRS could cut up to 40% of its workforce, internal memo indicates Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump ...

Direct File's features and expansion Direct File began as a pilot program in 2024 and expanded to 25 states after receiving positive feedback. It featured an IRS data import tool, live chat ...

- May 31, 2025 For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now, a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat.

For millions of Americans, filing taxes is already a frustrating, time-consuming ordeal. Now, a free online tool that promised to make the process easier is under political threat.

Consider using electronic filing options like IRS Free File or IRS Direct File, available to qualified taxpayers in 25 states. These services simplify the filing process and ensure accuracy.