Taxes November 5, 2025
In an email sent to comptrollers in the 25 states that partner with the agency on Direct File, the IRS said the program won't be provided next year and "no launch date has been set for the future."
IRS August 25, 2025
Taxpayers have through Sept. 5 to fill out a survey that will be presented to Congress, as the Biden-era program that allows taxpayers to file their taxes for free is at risk of being shut down.
Taxes August 1, 2025
An IRS spokesperson confirmed the agency is awaiting the task force’s findings, which must be delivered to Congress within 90 days.
Taxes July 9, 2025
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) introduced legislation on July 9 called the “Get Your Money Back Act" to secure the future of the Direct File tax filing program and require that all states make it available to their residents.
Taxes May 27, 2025
The tax bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate includes a provision to end the IRS Direct File program.
Taxes April 16, 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to pull the plug on IRS Direct File, the free online service that allows many taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the agency.
IRS March 3, 2025
Dismissal notices went out Saturday to about 85 employees of 18F, a federal agency that works on improving government technology—effectively shutting down an office hailed a decade ago as Uncle Sam’s new tech startup.