Musk's DOGE Could Cut Free Tax Filing Program

IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
File Your Tax Return for Free: What to Know About the IRS Free File Program and Its Limitations
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.
DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Free File, Direct File, VITA, and MilTax: How free tax filing tools work
Discover how IRS Free File, Direct File, VITA, and MilTax can help you meet your tax obligations without stress.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
Elon Musk DOGE Update for March 14: IRS and USPS Agree to Major Cuts
The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Postal Service have agreed to major cuts directed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Newsweek has contacted the IRS and USPS for comment via email outside of regular office hours as well as DOGE via X.
IRS Lawyer Ousted as Elon Musk’s DOGE Plans Even More Cuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the Internal Revenue Service, running into resistance from career staff as it seeks sensitive taxpayer information. The IRS’s top lawyer,
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Overwhelmed by Your Taxes? Here's Where to Get Free Help
You can still get free help if you need help with filing taxes. But you may end up competing with a lot of other ...
IRS Issues Advise on How Millions Can File Tax Returns for Free
Direct File is a web-based service that allows taxpayers to submit simple returns directly with the government agency ...
Alaskans And Millions Of Other Americans Get Free Tax Help. They Could Soon Be Frozen Out.
President Trump and Elon Musk aim to slash the IRS budget and workforce. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a cost ...
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IRS Warns Taxpayers To Carefully Choose Their Tax Preparer: What To Know
The IRS issued a news release urging taxpayers to be careful with their information by picking a reliable tax preparer.
IRS Issues Tax Deadline Reprieve For Storm Victims
It comes after severe storms brought high winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides to portions of West Virginia in February.
People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file ...
Where to get free tax help in Delaware and what to bring to your appointment
To ease the stress of tax season, here’s where taxpayers can find free assistance and which documents to bring to the ...
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Free Tax Filing Assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, Aimed at Boosting EITC Claims
The Oregon Department of Revenue is offering free tax filing assistance at Tualatin Public Library on March 19, helping ...