A guide to understanding free tax preparation service

Millions More People Can Now File Taxes Directly to the IRS — for Free
IRS Direct File is back again this year with significantly expanded eligibility despite confusion over whether Elon Musk had “deleted” it. (He didn’t.)
IRS Direct File: A guide to understanding the free tax preparation service
The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the federal government for free. This project is known as Direct File and has since expanded to 25 states.
Is the IRS Direct File free tax program still active? The states where it is available despite Elon Musk’s warning
Elon Musk created confusion for those planning to use the IRS Direct File free tax program when he posted that he “deleted” the agency behind its creation.
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Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions in some people’s minds about the status of the IRS Direct File program. That program enables tax filers in 25 states,
Elon Musk Creates Confusion About IRS' Direct File — but the Free Tax Program Is Still Available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program
The 2025 tax season is underway. Here's what to know before filing
The Internal Revenue Service expects 140 million people to file tax year 2024 returns ahead of the April 15 deadline. More than half of all filers are expected to be filed with the help of a professional,
Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025
Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some options for filing for free.
Elon Musk says he deleted IRS Direct File. Can Nevada taxpayers still use the free service?
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
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New IRS tools to file your return arrive to facilitate your submission
The IRS has announced the start of the 2025 tax filing season, set to begin on January 27. With over 140 million individual ...
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Free online tax-filing system now open for people in Wisconsin, 24 other states
The IRS program, called Direct File, allows eligible folks to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS. Another program ...