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

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.

Their reconciliation bill eliminates the free program and will push taxpayers back to a system to be developed with ...

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.

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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If you run out of time to file your tax return, you can file for an extension to take more time by using your preferred tax software, with the IRS Free File tool, or via mail. However, it’s important ...