Demise of key IRS program shreds Trump’s claims about ‘affordability’

The end of IRS Direct File offers timely evidence that the Republican administration isn’t actually interested in trying to ...
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IRS shuts down free tax filing program available in 25 states

Taxpayers in 25 states will need to find a new way to file their taxes in 2026 as the IRS has shut down the free Direct File ...

The IRS's free direct online tax filing tool is being eliminated. Here’s what you need to know.

The Treasury Department said in an October report to Congress that participation in the Direct File program was low and the ...
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IRS ends Direct File program

The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that ...

IRS Officially Kills Direct File, a ‘Failed’ Program That Offered Millions Free Tax Prep

A memo to states last week confirmed what many have long expected was coming: “IRS Direct File will not be available in Filing Season 2026. No launch date has been set for the future.” ...
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Death to Free Taxes: IRS Officially Ends Its Direct File Tax Filing Software

Over two dozen states incorporated the free tax software in 2025, but the IRS has decided to discontinue the program.
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Senate Democrats warn of 'tax bomb' for student loan borrowers

Borrowers who receive discharges of their student debt under the Income-Driven Repayment program could be facing tax bills as ...

IRS Shuts Down Free Direct File Tool—Here’s What Taxpayers Can Use Instead

The IRS Direct File will not be available for the upcoming tax filing season. However, other programs like the Free File and ...

Are we getting stimulus checks in November? Updated, IRS tax refund status, rebate check

New Trump rebate update eligibility, inflation checks status, IRS where's my refund direct deposit, track social security ...