IRS, Musk and Tax Filing

IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Login.gov and IRS Direct File in Limbo After Elon Musk’s DOGE Scraps Federal Tech Team
The General Services Administration (GSA) has officially disbanded 18F, a technology unit that played a key role in modernizing federal IT systems, including the widely used Login.gov platform. The move,
Elon Musk’s DOGE Removes Employees That Created Free Tax-Filing Site
Elon Musk and DOGE deem their jobs as “non critical.” The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS’s free tax-filing service and revamped websites across government, a spokesperson for the General Service Administration said on Saturday.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Future of IRS Direct File Program Under Scrutiny
A free government tax filing programme, known as IRS Direct File, has garnered attention for its efficiency and ease of use, yet its future remains uncertain. According to AP News, the programme has become increasingly popular among taxpayers,
IRS Lawyer Ousted as Elon Musk’s DOGE Plans Even More Cuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the Internal Revenue Service, running into resistance from career staff as it seeks sensitive taxpayer information. The IRS’s top lawyer,
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Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can Wisconsin taxpayers still use the free service?
With tax filing season underway, Elon Musk said earlier this week he deleted a program aimed at making filing returns easier for millions of Americans across multiple states, including Wisconsin ...
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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Elon Musk speaks at an indoor Presidential Inauguration ... a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS' Direct File program. This led to some confusion about ...
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Musk's DOGE Doubles Down on the 'What Did You Do Last Week' Emails
Going forward, the emails will be required on a weekly basis. Those who work on classified and sensitive projects can respond ...
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DOGE Deletes Agency Behind Login.gov, IRS Direct File, Other Tech Projects
The decision, unearthed in an internal memo seen by Politico, was ordered by Elon Musk’s Department of Government ... as well as the free online tax return service IRS Direct File. 18F was ...
Could you get a DOGE check from Trump and Musk in Mississippi? What you need to know
President Donald Trump said he's considering issuing checks to Americans out of savings created by Elon Musk, DOGE. Could you get one in Mississippi?