The agency has been trying to update a tax processing system that uses an outdated programming code for over a decade.

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 ...

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are scrutinizing federal expenditures, leaving taxpayers ...

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their ...

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their ...

The simplest mistakes you can make on your tax returns are some of the most common, according to a new IRS warning.

If you do not qualify for the IRS Direct File service or Free File program, some third-party companies authorized by the government can help you file federal and state taxes for free. The popular ...

However, in Missouri, you will only need your Social Security number, your filing status and your anticipated refund (or ...

Paper returns will take about six to eight weeks from when the IRS receives your return, so it might be better to file ...

While the Internal Revenue Service has a one-stop shop for checking your tax refund status, each state has a different tool ...

This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season. While Musk's tweet may ...