Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep firms who lobbied against it. If ended, taxpayers from eligible states could be forced to go private if they are above a certain income threshold.
Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can Wisconsin taxpayers still use the free service?
Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been deleted.
Taxes 2025: IRS Direct File still accepting tax returns, the latest on tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting tax returns for tax season 2025, including through the expanded Direct File program. Why it matters: There's been some confusion on the status of the free online tax-filing program after Elon Musk posted on X Monday that he had "deleted" 18F,
Don’t Worry, the IRS Won’t Empty Out–at Least During Tax Season
Amid the Trump administration’s sweeping and at times chaotic campaign to shrink the size of government and trim head count, a segment of the federal workforce that is critical this time of year is being told they have to stay on the job: the IRS staffers who support the tax-filing process.
Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?
Elon Musk posted that the IRS Direct File group had been "deleted," prompting confusion about the free tax prep service's future.
IRS Direct File: You can still file your taxes for free — for now
The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
Some IRS employees told they can’t take federal buyout until after tax filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
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Trim Weeks Off Your Tax Refund Wait Time by Filing Electronically
The trick to getting your refund sooner is to combine electronic filing with direct deposit. When filing a paper tax return, ...
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File, but the program is still available
Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology ...
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Tax tips for 2025: File early, protect against tax-filing fraud, get your tax credits
Dominguez’s recommendations come in a tax year when there are a few changes in tax law, plus a refinement of the IRS program ...
Did you know the IRS taxes your bank account? Don’t get caught off guard
IRS rules say that interest earned on bank accounts is taxable income. If you earned a bonus when opening a new account, you ...
7 tax breaks for homeowners you need to know about this filing season
Tax season is upon us. As CPAs and tax attorneys launch into their busy season, millions of Americans are turning to their ...
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Reasons for rejecting your tax return this 2025
Ensuring that all the details on your return are consistent with what the IRS has on file is essential. This might ...