Republicans have wanted to end IRS Direct File for years, calling it wasteful and an example of government overreach.

For last-minute filers looking for free filing resources, IRS Direct File and IRS Free File remain options for qualified taxpayers. Direct File is a web-based service that allows taxpayers to file ...

Republican lawmakers point to costs, arguing that there are already third-party tools for Americans to use to file their taxes for free. The IRS invested $10.5 million to create Direct File ...

While President Trump’s administration hasn’t yet made a final decision about Direct File’s future, “it is a failed program,” a Treasury spokesperson claims.

Trump's Treasury Department calls Direct File 'a failed program' Casey Lantz had a particularly painless time filing her taxes this year - though it may be the last time she can say that.

The IRS deadline to file your taxes is April 15 and there's a good chance you can file for free. Danni Santana has spent seven years as an editor and business journalist covering industries like ...

Data shows the IRS' Direct File free tax-filing tool has helped save taxpayers money. Now lawmakers want to know why the Trump administration may soon pull the plug on the program. The Trump ...

Alex Falcone argues that you shouldn’t have to pay to file your taxes—and you shouldn't have to file them at all.

Get free help preparing, filing taxes electronically Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions. The IRS’ Interactive Tax Assistant is a tool that provides answers to several ...

If you didn't take advantage of the IRS' free Direct File service this year, you may have missed your chance. According to an AP News report, President Donald Trump plans to end IRS Direct File ...

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