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Use This Free, Popular Tax Filing Service Before The Government Possibly Kills It
1 week, 6 days ago

Use This Free, Popular Tax Filing Service Before The Government Possibly Kills It

Huff Post  

damircudic via Getty Images This online IRS tax tool is well-liked by tax filers but is not guaranteed to exist after this year. Instead of using a commercial tax preparer that you need to purchase in order to file your returns, the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program takes out the middleman and allows taxpayers to file their federal returns …

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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Mia Francis, a 22-year-old barista from Boston, filed her taxes on her own this year for the first time, using a free government tax filing program that made it easy because it did most of the work for her. Francis said it took 45 minutes to finish her taxes with the IRS Direct File program, an electronic tax …

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Where is my tax refund?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Where is my tax refund?

NPR  

Where is my tax refund? toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 27 — and by the April 15 federal deadline, the agency expects to receive more than 140 million individual tax returns. To check your refund's status, you'll need to know the "exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your tax return," the …

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Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?

CNN  

CNN — 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. While it remains unclear whether 18F has officially been dissolved by Musk and his DOGE team, it’s also not evident that its shuttering would prevent the IRS …

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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File, free tax program still available
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File, free tax program still available

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: 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, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming …

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Elon Musk creates confusion about deleting government agency 18F that worked on taxpayer tech
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk creates confusion about deleting government agency 18F that worked on taxpayer tech

The Hindu  

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, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax …

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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the …

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'Sponsored by Turbo Tax': Critics jab Elon Musk over IRS cuts
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Sponsored by Turbo Tax': Critics jab Elon Musk over IRS cuts

Raw Story  

One of Elon Musk's biggest cuts was to the team that helps run the easy filing system for the Internal Revenue Service. The Treasury Department said on its website, "Direct File is a historic new IRS service that allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their tax return online, for free, including access to help from dedicated IRS Direct File …

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Musk says he 'deleted' IRS easy filing team that let Americans file taxes for free online
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Musk says he 'deleted' IRS easy filing team that let Americans file taxes for free online

Raw Story  

In a post on X, unelected government official Elon Musk revealed that he has cut the staff of the Internal Revenue Service that oversaw the system that allows Americans to file their taxes for free easily on its website. A right-wing MAGA influencer called the "direct file" tax program a "far left government wide computer office" that was "built by …

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IRS announces 2025 tax season start: Key details for US taxpayers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IRS announces 2025 tax season start: Key details for US taxpayers

India Today  

The Internal Revenue Service has officially announced that the 2025 tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 27, 2025. Here are the key IRS points to keep in mind: Key Dates and Filing Options Start Date: January 27, 2025 Federal Deadline: April 15, 2025 Tax Returns Expected: Over 140 million individual returns for tax year 2024. Enhanced Tools for …

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The IRS will start accepting 2024 federal tax returns on January 27
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The IRS will start accepting 2024 federal tax returns on January 27

CNN  

CNN — The official start date of this year’s tax filing season will be January 27, the IRS said Friday. For example, the IRS said Friday that due to the fires and straight-line winds in Southern California this week, “individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County” will receive tax relief on a variety of …

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Republicans take aim at popular program to drum up support for tax cuts for wealthy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans take aim at popular program to drum up support for tax cuts for wealthy

Raw Story  

Republican lawmakers are looking to roll back a program to make the Internal Revenue Service more user friendly as a ploy to garner sympathy for tax cuts for the rich. The IRS extended a pilot program earlier this year allowing some Americans to file their taxes directly to the agency for free, which many users praised as "so darn easy" …

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IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
10 months ago

IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The IRS said Thursday it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year and is asking all 50 states and the District of Columbia to help taxpayers file their returns through the program in 2025. “And an early decision on 2025 is critical for planning -– both for the IRS …

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IRS Expanding Program That Lets Taxpayers File Directly For Free
10 months ago

IRS Expanding Program That Lets Taxpayers File Directly For Free

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it will ramp up a program that allows taxpayers to electronically file their taxes directly to the IRS, but the extent of the expansion will depend on how many states partner with it. “Today’s decision by Treasury and the IRS to expand Direct File doesn’t change the fact that this program …

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After modest debut, free tax filing service from IRS to expand to more taxpayers
10 months ago

After modest debut, free tax filing service from IRS to expand to more taxpayers

LA Times  

After a trial run in California and 11 other states, the IRS’ Direct File program will be made available to all 50 states next year, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen announced. More Californians may be able to file their federal tax returns directly to the IRS online for free next year through a new program that federal officials pledged Thursday …

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140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program’s future is unclear
11 months ago

140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program’s future is unclear

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they would have otherwise spent with commercial tax preparation companies. The government pilot program, rolled out this tax season in 12 states, allows people with very simple W-2s to calculate and …

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Tax Day 2024: What happens if you miss tax filing deadline? Here's what to know about extensions, refunds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax Day 2024: What happens if you miss tax filing deadline? Here's what to know about extensions, refunds

Hindustan Times  

On this Tax Day, refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers. The IRS is promoting the customer service improvements the agency rolled out since receiving tens of billions in new funding dollars through Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act. So far, the IRS has delivered more than $200 billion in refunds through early April, and the latest agency numbers show that …

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IRS Direct File pilot: US' new free online tax filing program explained
1 year ago

IRS Direct File pilot: US' new free online tax filing program explained

Hindustan Times  

Tax filing just got easier! He emphasised how Direct File marks the first time taxpayers can electronically file their returns directly with the Internal Revenue Service instead of availing commercial tax preparation software package TurboTax for income tax returns. Here's everything you should know about the Direct File pilot program: All About the IRS Direct File Pilot Program: With its …

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The IRS launched a free online tax filing system. Find out here if it’s available in your state
1 year ago

The IRS launched a free online tax filing system. Find out here if it’s available in your state

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available to taxpayers from 12 selected states. “And you can’t beat the price — its free.” AP AUDIO: The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states. “Direct File will offer millions of …

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Tax day is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it
1 year ago

Tax day is underway. Here are some tips to navigate it

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — April 15 is the last day to submit tax returns for 2023. Whether it’s your first time filing or you’ve been doing it for years, here are some key things to know about tax season: WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO FILE TAXES? In general, if you make a mistake or you’re missing something in your tax records, …

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A new IRS program is helping its first users file their income taxes electronically. And it’s free
1 year ago

A new IRS program is helping its first users file their income taxes electronically. And it’s free

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Texan Dixie Warden is quick to say she’s “not a numbers girl.” But as the first user of the government’s new free electronic tax return filing system, Warden reports she completed her taxes this year in about an hour using the program. Critics include Grover Norquist, president of the conservative Americans for Tax Reform, who says the agency …

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New IRS Direct File program now available in California
1 year ago

New IRS Direct File program now available in California

LA Times  

If you’re a California resident and haven’t done your federal tax return for 2023, you now have another, more user-friendly option online: the free Direct File service from the IRS. What makes Direct File different is that there’s no middleman and no income limit for participants — anyone can use it, provided that their tax returns use only the most …

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The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work
1 year, 2 months ago

The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As income tax filing season officially starts on Monday, a limited number of taxpayers in 12 states will soon be eligible to join an IRS pilot program that will allow them to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software. Direct File is not to be mistaken with the agency’s existing …

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The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work
1 year, 2 months ago

The IRS is launching a direct file pilot program for the 2024 tax season — here is how it will work

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As income tax filing season …

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