Elon Musk, IRS and Direct File

Can I still use Direct File to file my taxes? Elon Musk social post causes confusion
Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the IRS. It was available when the 2025 filing started this year, but a social media post from Elon Musk caused some confusion over whether it was still available.
IRS Direct File: What should we expect from its status with the arrival of Elon Musk?
The IRS Direct File program is revolutionizing tax filing for millions of Americans by offering a no-cost, streamlined process for uncomplicated returns. Despite its benefits, the program faces opposition from private tax-preparation companies and political figures.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program.
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can taxpayers still use the free service?
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
'F Yes' Trends After Elon Musk Asks if DOGE Should Audit IRS
Elon Musk stirred controversy once again with a viral poll on X, asking users if his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should audit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The results were overwhelmingly in favor,
Free Tax Filing In New Jersey Faces Challenge From Elon Musk
Did the world’s richest man “delete” a free federal tax service that just became available to NJ residents? Here’s what we know so far.
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can Wisconsin taxpayers still use the free service?
Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday that 18F, the digital consulting team who developed the IRS Direct File system, had been deleted.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File, but the program is still available
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.
Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing as of Feb. 7 | Fact check
Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active as of Feb. 7.
IRS Direct File: You can still file your taxes for free — for now
The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
IRS Staff Told To Stay After Accepting Elon Musk's Exit Offer: Report
Critics called the policy, offered to thousands of federal employees, "legally dubious" and "intentionally misleading".
What is DOGE? Here's what to know about Elon Musk's latest cost-cutting efforts.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency wants to cut government spending, but it's also prompting lawsuits and ...
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What Elon Musk and DOGE Are Doing to the Federal Government
The billionaire and his cronies continue to move fast and break things. Here are their boldest attacks thus far.
Elon Musk got access to America's payment systems: is your Social Security at risk?
A team led by Elon Musk recently gained access to America’s federal payment infrastructure — a system responsible for ...
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Musk's ally given power to halt tax refunds and Social Security checks: report
One of billionaire Elon Musk's allies has been installed as the head of the Treasury Department bureau that manages the ...
Elon Musk is making X into his own digital Mar-a-Lago
As Elon Musk’s DOGE disrupts Washington, the billionaire has turned the social media platform he owns into the favored forum ...