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

Direct File is open to everyone, regardless of income. Here's what to know before filing your 2023 taxes. When does the 2023 tax filing season begin and how can Americans file taxes for free?

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Direct File: A popular way to file taxes. IRS Direct File, which is separate from the Free File program, is a popular free option that offers guidance and support as you fill out your federal ...

Available on IRS.gov, the IRS2Go mobile app, or via the automated refund hotline, this tool requires your primary Social Security number, filing status, and expected refund amount.

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

The IRS advises those with complex tax scenarios, such as long-term capital gains or the alternative minimum tax, to refer to Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, for tailored guidance.