IRS, Trump and Direct File

IRS tax refunds: Trump’s executive orders may delay when you get your money; what to know
The IRS expects over 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed between Jan. 27 and Apr. 15, meaning if delays do occur, millions could be impacted.
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:
Millions More People Can Now File Taxes Directly to the IRS — for Free
IRS Direct File is back again this year with significantly expanded eligibility despite confusion over whether Elon Musk had “deleted” it. (He didn’t.)
Some IRS employees told they can’t take federal buyout until after tax filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline.
Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face problems from scammers.
IRS workers blocked from Trump buyouts until May
IRS workers involved in the 2025 tax season cannot take part in Trump's "deferred resignation program" until after the taxpayer deadline.
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take buyout until after the taxpayer filing deadline
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees.
IRS: Some employees can’t take buyout until after filing deadline
A letter sent to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees said those involved in the 2025 tax season won’t be able to accept the buyout President Trump offered federal employees until after the taxpayer filing deadline.
IRS Staff Told To Stay After Accepting Elon Musk's Exit Offer: Report
Critics called the policy, offered to thousands of federal employees, "legally dubious" and "intentionally misleading".
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 ...
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IRS Direct File: What you need to know now
The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
IRS Tax Filing Could Be Upended For Millions of Americans: What To Know
The Direct File program was launched to benefit over 30 million taxpayers and prompted a backlash from commercial tax prep ...
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Tax tips for 2025: File early, protect against tax-filing fraud, get your tax credits
Dominguez’s recommendations come in a tax year when there are a few changes in tax law, plus a refinement of the IRS program ...
Elon Musk says he 'deleted' IRS Direct File. Can taxpayers still use the free service?
This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.
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How the IRS determines which SSDI benefits are taxable
Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) taxation can be challenging. Understanding when ...
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Be Sure to Claim All Your Tax Credits to Get the Largest Tax Refund Possible
Nonrefundable tax credits can only be used against taxes that you owe -- once your tax bill hits $0, you don't get the ...