Musk's DOGE Could Cut Free Tax Filing Program

A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
The fate of the IRS Direct File program is unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy. Republicans and commercial tax preparation firms are targeting it for removal,
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.
IRS Direct File 2025: Will Musk’s DOGE Budget Cuts End Free Tax Filing?
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reevaluate federal expenditures.
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.
Elon Musk DOGE Update for March 14: IRS and USPS Agree to Major Cuts
The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Postal Service have agreed to major cuts directed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Newsweek has contacted the IRS and USPS for comment via email outside of regular office hours as well as DOGE via X.
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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400K N.J. retirees can now use this free tax return service
The state also boasted the savings taxpayers will reap by using the free service, which it said the IRS estimates to be worth ...
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Corporate tax rate to be 'revisited' in upcoming budget: Finance adviser
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