Amid reports the IRS may end its free Direct File program, more than 170 lawmakers are demanding it remains open.

What is Direct File? Direct File was first rolled out by the IRS in 2024 in 12 states as a service allowing taxpayers to file their annual returns directly to the agency for free.

There’s the danger that Congress will allow President Donald Trump’s first-term Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire. That law cut ...

The future of the IRS Direct File program is uncertain in 2025. Here's what taxpayers should know about filing options and ...

The IRS, the Treasury and the White House did not respond to Money’s requests for comment. But a Treasury spokesperson did tell Tax Notes last week that Direct File is a “failed program at a cost of ...

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns ...

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

After its rollout, 90% of users surveyed ranked their experience as excellent or above average but the program has faced ...

What Direct File does is create a conflict of interest whereby the government helps taxpayers claim tax credits and ...

IRS audits are increasing in 2025 as the future of the Direct File program remains uncertain. Here's how both changes will ...

Use IRS Free File to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension or use Form 4868, Application for Automatic ...

The IRS touted big enhancements to Direct File this year, and with the tax deadline so close, it might be the best option for you. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the ...