No, Elon Musk Didn't End Free Direct File Tax Filing Program

File Taxes for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works
With the 2025 tax season underway, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and only for $0.
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep firms who lobbied against it. If ended, taxpayers from eligible states could be forced to go private if they are above a certain income threshold.
Where's my IRS refund? Here's what to know about filing and when you'll get your tax refund
Here's when the last day to file taxes is, what documents you'll need, new forms for the 2024-25 tax season and how to track your tax refund.
No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program, for Now
There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted."
Taxes 2025: IRS Direct File still accepting tax returns, the latest on tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program. Why it matters: There's been some confusion on the status of the free online tax-filing program after Elon Musk posted on X Monday that he had "deleted" 18F,
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from charging people to use their software.
Where is my tax refund? How to check your refund status, filing dates, refund amounts
The IRS is accepting returns now through April 15. Here's how to track your refund and calculate how much could come your way ...
3 tax changes you need to know about before you file for 2024, according to a CPA
The IRS updates tax brackets every year, so it's always a good idea to check whether you're close to one of the cutoff points ...
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Filing a Tax Extension in 2025? We Explain All the Money You Delay if You Do
If you don't think you can finish filing your income taxes by the April 15 deadline, you have options. To start, you can file ...
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Where is my refund? Key filing dates for tax season, plus how to check on your refund
Tax filing season is here. The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting and processing federal tax returns. Taxpayers have ...
Four of every five people who file returns for FY26 likely to pay no tax, data shows
Budget 2025 increased the tax rebate limit under the new regime to ₹12 lakh from FY26. If trends from previous years continue ...
Many don't know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
The federal earned income tax credit celebrates 50th anniversary. Yet, IRS estimates one in five eligible taxpayers miss out ...
Tax season 2025: All the deadlines taxpayers should know
Tax season is back, and while some taxpayers may be looking forward to their refunds, others may be dreading the process of ...
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Free tax filing assistance for low-income Iowa households
Appointments are available now through April 15th for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. VITA is a free federal ...