There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight ...

Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active ...

In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, ...

An "enhanced" version of the IRS' Direct File program launched this year, with availability in roughly twice as many states ...

The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from ...

Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some ...

Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been ...

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

It was available when the 2025 filing started this year, but a social media post from Elon Musk caused some confusion over whether it was still available. Direct File, a system that allows people ...

Most people who are eligible for tax credits claim them. Direct File — the IRS’ online tool for filing tax returns — could get more eligible filers to claim EITCs and CTCs.

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot ...

The IRS' free online program Direct File is now open for business and accepting tax returns. Here's what to know.