Elon Musk, IRS and Direct File

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
The online tax filing option on the IRS website had a strong bipartisan 76% approval rating from registered voters.
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,
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.
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 to prepare and file their taxes online directly to the government for free,
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.
Tax Season 2025: When can I file a return, get my refund, use IRS Direct File? Important dates to know
Americans who are looking for the speediest possible refund for the 2024 tax year can get started today with the official opening of tax season. Today (Monday, January 27, 2025) is the first day that you can file your tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
IRS Direct File 2025 Offers A New Way to File Taxes for Free
IRS Direct File launched last year as a way to file your taxes with the federal tax agency — for free. At the time, there were only 12 participating pilot states. This tax season, twenty-five states will participate, though the IRS invited all states and the District of Columbia to join in.
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.
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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 ...
Nicklaus: Direct tax filing comes to Illinois. Missourians are still waiting.
Missouri is not among the states where a free, easy tax filing method is available, and some elected officials are fighting ...
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'Sponsored by Turbo Tax': Critics jab Elon Musk over IRS cuts
One of Elon Musk's biggest cuts was to the team that helps run the easy filing system for the Internal Revenue Service.
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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 ...