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Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

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The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

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CBS 19 Tyler
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say (opens CBS 19 Tyler)
Published Apr 15, 2025
CBS 19 Tyler's feed description
The program had been on the cutting block as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have slashed their way through the federal government.
FOX 4 Dallas
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Apr 16, 2025
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Common Dreams
'Big Loss for the Public': Trump to End Free IRS Tax Filing Program (opens Common Dreams)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Common Dreams's feed description
The Trump administration's reported plans to end Direct File, a free tax filing program, sparked outrage.
Newsweek
Trump is ending free IRS tax filing program: what to know (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The IRS accepted over 140,000 returns through Direct File during its limited 2024 launch in 12 states.
The Oregonian
Trump administration plans to end IRS Direct File, the government’s free tax prep alternative (opens The Oregonian)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
IRS staff assigned to the program were told in mid-March to stop working on its development for the 2026 tax filing season, sources tell AP.
Anchorage Daily News
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 16, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The program developed during Joe Biden’s presidency was credited by users with making tax filing easy, fast and economical.
NBC4 Washington
Trump admin plans to end the IRS' free tax filing program, AP sources say (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 16, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS' Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.
New York Post
Trump administration plans to end IRS free tax filing program: sources (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the IRS for free.
NBC News
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, sources say (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 16, 2025
NBC News's feed description
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Forbes
IRS Direct File Is Reportedly Being Eliminated After This Filing Season (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 16, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is planning to eliminate the IRS Direct File program.

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