A guide to understanding free tax preparation service

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.
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,
Musk Says Group That Built IRS Direct File Was ‘Deleted,’ but Program Is Still Available
The IRS’ free tax-preparation program remains a free option for taxpayers this year, but the fate of a group of government technologists that helped develop it is less certain.
IRS: Here’s the deadline to file your taxes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Taxpayers will have until April 15 to file their taxes, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Every tax season, calendar-year filers, who represent the majority of filers, typically file on April 15 unless it falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
Can I still use Direct File to file my taxes? Elon Musk social post causes confusion
Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the IRS. It was available when the 2025 filing started this year, but a social media post from Elon Musk caused some confusion over whether it was still available.
Kansans can now file federal taxes directly to the IRS. Here are dates and tips to know
That’s because Kansas is one of 25 states now allowing taxpayers to file their federal taxes directly to the Internal Revenue Service free of charge. The IRS’ direct file is for anyone whose worked in any of the participating states for all of 2024. If you only worked in Kansas for part of 2024, you wouldn’t be eligible.
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.
What is Direct File? Some answers to common questions surrounding tax filing season.
Tax season in America began Jan. 27, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This year, the IRS announced that direct filing will be available for 25 states this year including New Jersey. Filers just have to wait on their tax documents,
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.
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 ...
Where's my IRS refund: How to check on yours online
And if you anticipate getting a hefty refund back, it may behoove you to get that process started now so you can keep an eye ...