The Trump administration has eliminated or greatly reduced the staffing of teams at other agencies that helped launch Direct File.

While President Trump’s administration hasn’t yet made a final decision about Direct File’s future, “it is a failed program,” ...

Direct File is the best tool the federal government has to help millions of Americans file their taxes for free. As we ...

Choosing between direct deposit and a paper check for your IRS tax refund can impact how quickly and securely you receive ...

As the 2025 tax filing season wraps up, Americans across the country are eager for the IRS to expand Direct File, a free, easy-to-use tool that allows taxpayers to file their taxes directly with the ...

Perhaps counterintuitively, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service this year led many Americans to experience a rare breath of fresh air. In just the last two years, the IRS developed a program ...

The latest round of cuts signals a dramatic pivot in federal digital strategy, one that many experts warn may weaken core ...

The IRS issues most refunds within 21 days if you file your tax return electronically and sign up for direct deposit. The extra money can greatly improve your financial situation without affecting ...

Direct File was piloted last year in 12 states and has since expanded to 25. But some wonder whether the program will last ...