Direct File, IRS

How to do your taxes for free: Is Direct File dead? Where to find free deals and services
IRS Free File program at IRS.gov offers free tax software to those with adjusted gross incomes of $84,000 or less. Other free programs exist, too.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions in some people’s minds about the status of the IRS Direct File program. That program enables tax filers in 25 states,
Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025
Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some options for filing for free.
No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program
The Tesla CEO caused a stir after claiming the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted."
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, an agency that worked on the IRS’ Direct File program.
No IRS Direct File in your state? No problem: These are other free options to help you file tax returns
For those not covered by Direct File, there is another free option to help file your tax returns... Direct File was released last year and proved a big success but there is another system that has been in place much longer. The IRS' Free File is open to about 70% of taxpayers in the United States and offers tax filing assistance for free.
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can Wisconsin taxpayers still use the free service?
Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been deleted.
5 ways to file your taxes for free in 2025
These days, there are a number of free options for filing your tax return, and many of them offer guided support to help you ...
IRS is accepting tax returns: How to file for free if you make less than $200K
Eligible Americans can now file their taxes using IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers in 25 states, including New York, ...
IRS Direct File: A guide to understanding the free tax preparation service
The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the ...
AARP and Vita provides free tax filing for El Paso County
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - For several years, the Pikes Peak Library District has partnered with AARP and Vita to provide free tax preparation at four libraries throughout El Paso County. From ...
How to do your state, federal taxes for free: Oregonians have more filing options in 2025
Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for the IRS Free File ...
Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
Can you file taxes for free in Indiana in 2025? Find out before asking, ‘Where‘s my refund?'
Some eligible Hoosiers might be able to save money this tax season by submitting their documents to the IRS and to Indiana ...