Elon Musk ‘deletes’ IRS Direct File programme team

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS’ Direct File program. This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers,
Elon Musk Brags About 'Deleting' Government Program Offering Americans Free Tax Filing Services
Elon Musk bragged about "deleting" a government program that offers Americans free tax filing services, but the removal only extends to their X account for now.
Concerns rise as Elon Musk claims shutdown of IRS Direct File team
Elon Musk claims to shut down the IRS Direct File team, raising concerns about the future of free tax filing. The IRS confirms the system remains operational for now
Direct File 'Enhanced' in 2025: What the IRS Has Added for You
Direct File is an online program offered by the IRS that allows you to file your tax return directly to the agency for free. It launched as a pilot program in 2024 across 12 states as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022.
Musk says group that built IRS ‘Direct File’ program ‘has been deleted’
In reply to a post to X that said “18F, the far left government wide computer office that was recently taken over by allies of @elonmusk, is
IRS' free Direct File tax program still available despite Elon Musk-created confusion
While Musk’s tweet may have intimated that the group of workers had been eliminated, an individual with knowledge of the IRS workforce said the Direct File program was still accepting tax returns. The individual spoke anonymously with The Associated Press because they were not authorized to talk to the press.
Intuit in focus after Elon Musk says IRS Direct File program ended
Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU) is taking the spotlight after Elon Musk said the Internal Revenue Service's Digital File system has ended, as the tax program "has been part of INTU's bear thesis," Mizuho Securities analyst Siti Panigrahi wrote in a note to clients.
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 ...
IRS’s Direct File Makes It Easier For Families To Claim Tax Credits
Most people who are eligible for tax credits claim them. Direct File—the IRS’s online tool for filing tax returns—could get ...
How to do your 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 ...
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IRS Direct File program now open. Who’s eligible, how to file your taxes for free in Florida
The Internal Revenue Service's new free online Direct File service is open for business. Last year, more than 20,000 Florida taxpayers took advantage of the pilot program that allowed taxpayers ...
Nicklaus: Direct tax filing comes to Illinois. Missourians are still waiting.
Missouri is not among the states where a free, easy tax filing method is available, and some elected officials are fighting ...
What is Direct File? Some answers to common questions surrounding tax filing season.
According to the IRS, Direct File works similarly to a commercial tax software with a data import tool that will allow ...