IRS, Free File

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.
That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.
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.
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.
IRS Direct File makes it easy to fill out your tax refund, why should you use it?
Filing taxes can be a daunting task for millions of Americans each year. However, the IRS has introduced a solution to simplify this process.
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.
Common tax return errors: 6 mistakes and how to prevent them
Often federal tax returns are denied because of errors made by the taxpayer. These errors are often easily fixed if double-checked by taxpayer.
How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs
The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and ...
US IRS pauses modernization investments to evaluate AI technology
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is taking a "strategic pause" in its technology modernization investments to re-evaluate ...
Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns
The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.
Tax season 2025: How IRS layoffs could affect your tax return and refund
The Trump administration’s changes to the federal government could alter the tax filing process for this year’s reporting ...
Why Filing Your Taxes Early Could Save You Stress and Money
Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Many Americans approach filing taxes with trepidation. In fact, 64% of Americans report ...
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IRS tax return figures are less than 2024, remember that you could have a refund
As the 2025 tax season draws to a close, many Americans are noticing a significant decrease in their tax refunds. With the ...
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Does SSDI pay taxes to the IRS? Yes, but only under these conditions
SSDI benefits may be taxable if you have additional income. If your earnings exceed certain limits, up to 85% of your ...