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IRS free file is 'gone' according to agency leader
The IRS's free Direct File program — a new initiative that allowed taxpayers to complete their taxes using free, guided tax software approved by the federal agency — is no more, following a push by the Trump administration to axe the service as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill.
‘I don't care about Direct File': IRS chief says agency plans to end free filing program
President Donald Trump's massive spending and policy bill includes funding to research and "replace any direct e-file programs run by the Internal Revenue Service." Already, the program is "gone," Long said at a tax professional summit on July 28, Bloomberg Law reports.
Free tax filing program could soon be axed by the IRS. Here’s what to know
The pilot program, launched in 2024, allows millions of Americans to file their taxes directly through the IRS free of charge.
IRS head says free Direct File tax service is ‘gone’
The Trump administration may have just axed the IRS Direct File program. During a summit earlier this week, IRS Commissioner Billy Long said the free tax filing service is “gone,” adding that “big beautiful Billy wiped that out,
Assessing Claims About the Demise of the IRS’s ‘Direct File’ Program
And Wired reported July 17 that the Trump administration’s plan to cut the Direct File program emerged just days after Sam Corcos, a DOGE associate, met with lobbyists from the Intuit-led Free File Alliance,
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These would be the consequences of the IRS eliminating its services in Spanish
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Map Shows States Where IRS Tax Returns Could Change for 2026
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IRS rescinds layoffs at civil rights office, an early target of workforce cuts
The IRS sent RIF notices to nearly 80% of staff at the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, but kept layoffs on hold after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Are we getting a stimulus check in July? IRS tax, inflation refund checks status update
Are we getting a stimulus check in July 2025? Here's status on stimulus check and inflation refund, how to track IRS checks ...
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Stimulus checks in 2025? What to know about the Trump tariff rebate and IRS relief payments
Will Americans get a stimulus check in 2025? Here's the latest on the Trump rebate plan and $1,390 IRS relief payments.
How the IRS catches tax cheats: 3 ways your tax return may get flagged
It might be tempting to underreport your income or tilt the value of tax deductions in your favor. But the IRS has its ...
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What is the IRS Fresh Start Program?
The IRS introduced the Fresh Start initiative in 2011 to expand access to existing tax relief options, especially the offer ...
IRS Can’t Process ERC Claims After Companies Sue, Judge Says
The IRS is no longer on the hook to examine Employee Retention Credit claims after a company sues over the delayed refund and ...
The IRS Is Now 25 Percent Smaller (and, Hopefully, Less Dangerous)
They're legalized muggings to support a government that no decent person would want to fund or empower. Ideally, Congress ...
Don’t Fall for This IRS Refund Email Scam
The promise of a tax refund can be exciting, but it might also be the bait in a sinister trap lurking in your inbox. As ...