President Donald Trump's massive spending and policy bill includes funding to research and "replace any direct e-file ...

The IRS commissioner hinted that Direct File, which offers free tax filing with the IRS, won't be an option next filing ...

Commissioner Billy Long explained his management philosophy at the 2025 Tax Summit of the National Association of Enrolled ...

The program offered free tax filing for two years before Republicans shut it down. Now a small group hopes to save the code for a future administration to use.

A key operative from DOGE initiated plans to potentially kill Direct File, the free tax filing tool developed by the IRS, ...

Last year, the IRS rolled out Direct File to 12 states, as another way for taxpayers to file their tax returns free. This year, it's available in 25 states.

Direct File has been expanded for 2025 to more than twice as many states — including Florida again — with a wider range of eligible tax situations and a new feature: you'll have the option to ...

The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with its plan to build its own free tax filing program, announcing Tuesday that a pilot version will be available to some taxpayers in 13 states next year.

The IRS describes Direct File as “a mobile-friendly, interview-based service” available in English and Spanish, intended for people with simpler tax situations like W-2s and common income ...

The implications of Direct File could be considerable, from expanding the scope and role of the IRS beyond its current functions to uncertain consequences for the $14.3 billion tax preparation ...