This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot program in 12 states during the 2024 tax season.

The IRS’ free tax-preparation program remains a free option for taxpayers this year, but the fate of a group of government ...

The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the ...

This extension applies to numerous key deadlines, including: The extended filing deadline impacts several other tax obligations, including contributions to IRAs and health savings accounts (HSAs ...

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that ...

Is Direct File the latest government program to be targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration? Tech billionaire Elon ...

According to the IRS, Direct File works similarly to a commercial tax software with a data import tool that will allow ...

The IRS provides a free tool where taxpayers can track their refund, after they have completed their tax returns.

A pilot program for the service successfully launched last year in 12 states. New Jersey did not participate because of a ...