Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions in some people’s minds about the status of the IRS Direct File program. That ...
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Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing as of Feb. 7 | Fact check
A Feb. 3 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) claims an IRS service that helped taxpayers file their taxes for free online is no longer available. “Thanks to DOGE, millions of Americans ...
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IRS’ Direct File Makes It Easier For Families To Claim Tax Credits
But some eligible people miss out on those credits. Direct File — the IRS’ new online tool for filing tax returns — may be the key to getting eligible filers to claim the EITC and CTC.