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Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, or planned to terminate, a program — Direct File — run by the IRS that allows (some) citizens to file individual tax returns for free:
Has the IRS started sending out refunds? What to know about your tax return
Most taxpayers receive refunds and money has already started being issued. There are ways to find out information about the status of your filing.
Could Trump's IRS policies harm tax filing season and delay your refund?
A combination of resignations, cuts to taxpayer assistance programs, and current lack of senior leadership and staffing could slow down the IRS processes
Can President Trump Force The IRS To Audit Your Tax Return?
"Weaponization" of IRS audits by a US President is a concern held by many. How likely is it? I asked legal experts and IRS Commissioners who served under Trump and Biden.
IRS refunds could be in trouble. Will Trump’s hiring freeze slow payments to GA taxpayers?
Trump’s orders calling for an IRS hiring freeze and a return to work directive could slow down the process for GA taxpayers waiting on a refund.
Will Trump’s federal hiring freeze affect IRS tax returns?
President Trump signed an executive order last month enacting a hiring freeze for federal employees. The memorandum is set to expire in 90 days for every department and agency besides the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump’s federal hiring freeze sparks fears of delayed IRS tax refunds
Trump’s order mandated a freeze on new jobs at the IRS and other agencies and rescinded any job offers for employees who would have started after Feb. 8, the GoBankingRates.com site reported Another executive order ordering federal employees working from home to return to the office could also force some IRS employees into early retirement,
Did DOGE really ‘delete’ the tech division that helped create the IRS Direct File free tax filing service?
Elon Musk, head of the chaos-causing Department of Government Efficiency, made an assertion this week that raised questions ...
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
'Where is my IRS refund?' Here's what to know about tracking a refund and when it might appear
"Where is my IRS refund?" Here's what to know from the IRS about tracking a refund, when it might appear and where to have a ...
Elon Musk 'deleted' IRS Direct File: Should taxpayers worry about their tax returns?
Elon Musk posted that the IRS Direct File group had been "deleted," prompting confusion about the free tax prep service's ...
Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025
Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some ...
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Whistleblower office finds illegal retaliation against IRS agents in Hunter Biden case
The Empower Oversight whistleblower center, which represented one of the agents, Gary Shapley, disclosed the findings of the Office of Special Counsel in a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee ...
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Critical tax season IRS workers receive later date for resignation program
IRS employees received an email Wednesday advising them that workers in “critical filing season positions” must work until mid-May.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, an agency that worked on the IRS’ Direct ...
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The IRS launched its Direct File pilot in 12 U.S. states in March 2024, which has now been expanded to 25 states. It allows taxpayers to submit simple tax returns directly with the government agency ...
IRS warns against new text scam of $1,400 economic impact payment
As tax season is underway, the IRS is warning against the latest text scam appearing on the phones of New Yorkers. In a ...
What can the IRS do to collect unpaid tax debt?
Speak with a tax relief specialist about your options now. What can the IRS do to collect unpaid tax debt? The IRS starts the ...