Elon Musk, IRS and Direct File

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program.
Are Trump and Musk trying to get rid of this tax filing program?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that the 18F group that helped build the Direct File initiative, which allows taxpayers to file their returns directly to the Interval Revenue Service (IRS) for free,
Musk says group that built IRS ‘Direct File’ program ‘has been deleted’
In reply to a post to X that said “18F, the far left government wide computer office that was recently taken over by allies of @elonmusk, is
Musk Says He’s ‘Deleted’ Popular Free IRS Tax Filing Program
President Trump’s “special government employee,” Elon Musk, announced on Monday that he has dissolved the Internal Revenue Service’s free file program, effectively firing the staff who worked on the popular program.
Tax season: IRS Direct File transforms tax filing in the U.S.
The IRS has introduced a groundbreaking method for filing taxes, promising to simplify the process for millions of Americans. As of 2025, this innovative system is available in 25 states, offering a streamlined,
The IRS's Direct File program debuts in Idaho this year. Here's what to know.
The Gem State will join 24 other participating states in the IRS’s Direct File program, doubling its participation rate from the first year.
Musk says he 'deleted' IRS easy filing team that let Americans file taxes for free online
In a post on X, unelected government official Elon Musk revealed that he has cut the staff of the Internal Revenue Service that oversaw the system that allows Americans to file their taxes for free easily on its website.
IRS Direct File Tool is open and available for South Dakotans
As tax season begins, millions of Americans in 25 states, including South Dakota, can now file their taxes more efficiently and at no cost using the IRS Direct File Tool.
Intuit in focus after Elon Musk says IRS Direct File program ended
Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) is taking the spotlight after Elon Musk said the Internal Revenue Service's Digital File system has ended, as the tax program "has been part of INTU's bear thesis," Mizuho Securities analyst Siti Panigrahi wrote in a note to clients.
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What is Direct File? Some answers to common questions surrounding tax filing season.
Tax season in America began Jan. 27, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This year, the IRS announced that direct ...
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IRS Direct File program now open. Who’s eligible, how to file your taxes for free in Florida
The Internal Revenue Service's new free online Direct File service is open for business. Last year, more than 20,000 Florida taxpayers took advantage of the pilot program that allowed taxpayers ...
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Want to receive your tax refund faster? The IRS says these tips can prevent delays
Refunds are typically received within 21 days of the IRS accepting your return, but some issues can delay that timeline.
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Klamath Falls Residents Offered Free Tax Filing Assistance at Local Library Event by Oregon Department of Revenue
Oregon’s Department of Revenue offers free tax filing aid at Klamath Falls Library to assist eligible taxpayers, aiming to ...