IRS, Elon Musk and Free File

File Your Tax Return for Free: What to Know About the IRS Free File Program and Its Limitations
With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and DOGE cleave their way through federal bureaucracy.
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File 2025: Will Musk’s DOGE Budget Cuts End Free Tax Filing?
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reevaluate federal expenditures.
IRS Issues Advise on How Millions Can File Tax Returns for Free
More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.
5 options for filing your taxes for free
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program "offers free in-person assistance" for "people who need help filling ...
More than 30 million taxpayers are now eligible to File Taxes for Free in 2025: Are you eligible?
As tax season ramps up, more than 30 million taxpayers across the U.S. are now eligible to file their federal tax returns ...
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How to File Your Taxes for Free Right Now
Here's how to file your federal and state taxes for free, whether you have a simple or complex tax situation. Danni Santana has spent seven years as an editor and business journalist covering ...
400K N.J. retirees can now use this free tax return service
The state also boasted the savings taxpayers will reap by using the free service, which it said the IRS estimates to be worth ...
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You Can Still File Taxes Through Credit Karma—But It’s No Longer Completely Free
but it often charges a fee to file your taxes; Credit Karma Tax, by contrast, was free for all users. And, in some cases, you may not be able to file your taxes through Credit Karma.
Some Canadians could qualify to get their taxes done for free
If you need help filing your taxes, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says some Canadians may be eligible for free assistance.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
Federal judge orders Elon Musk, DOGE to reveal plans to downsize government, identify all employees
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk and DOGE to reveal its plans to downsize the government and to identify all its employees, ...