No, Elon Musk Didn't End Free Direct File Tax Filing Program

File Taxes for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works
With the 2025 tax season underway, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and only for $0.
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:
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.
No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program, for Now
There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted."
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.
Alabama's 'Free File' program opens for 2025 tax season
Governor Kay Ivey announce the state's new tax preparation tool is open for the 2025 tax season.According to Ivey's office, Alabama taxpayers with a qualifying
About Half of All Taxpayers Will Be Able To File for Free This Year: Here’s How
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Tusculum University offering free tax preparation services
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3 tax changes you need to know about before you file for 2024, according to a CPA
The IRS updates tax brackets every year, so it's always a good idea to check whether you're close to one of the cutoff points.
AARP Offers Free Tax Help for Seniors — Here’s What To Know
Income taxes don't end just because you've reached your senior years. In some cases, federal tax returns for seniors are ...
Free tax preparation available across Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced it will offer free tax assistance at more than 200 sites for those filing income tax and property tax returns. Most sites will open early February and ...
How much should you pay to do your taxes? Maybe nothing — if you qualify for free tax prep.
Major tax-prep providers like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block say they can do “simple” federal income-tax returns for free.
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 ...
How to do your state, federal taxes for free: Oregonians have more filing options in 2025
Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for the IRS Free File ...