What is Direct File? Direct File was first rolled out by the IRS in 2024 in 12 states as a service allowing taxpayers to file ...

The program had been on the cutting block as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have slashed their way through the federal government.

The IRS's Direct File program, a free electronic tax filing system, faces potential shutdown under the Trump administration.

The elimination of the Direct File program is the tax prep industry’s gain — but a major loss for American taxpayers.

The IRS free tax filing program is at risk amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the ...

If you didn't submit your tax returns by the April 15 deadline, this is what the IRS recommends you do next to ensure a ...

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns ...

Submitting your return is not the same as the IRS accepting your return. Once it is accepted — you will know it has if you see a "Refund Sent" alert when you check your tax return status online — at ...

Experts agree that waiting until the last minute to meet the now past April 15 deadline ensures people are more likely to make mistakes. TurboTax CPA and tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis said the earlier ...

IRS staff were reportedly told in mid-March to stop working on Direct File's development for the 2026 tax filing season.

Miss the Tax Day deadline? The IRS says you need to file now to avoid steeper penalties and growing interest. Even if you can ...