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The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year.
November 6 -
The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of Direct File.
August 21 -
The Trump administration is reportedly making plans to shut down the Internal Revenue Service's free tax prep system next year.
April 16 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File program is attracting interest this tax season, but lack of familiarity and budget cuts at the IRS may doom it.
March 26 -
Internal Revenue Service reports of the cost of the free tax-filing program left out at least $8.8 million in costs, according to a new report.
March 25 -
Among 18F's many projects over the years was IRS Direct File, a free service that helps taxpayers file tax returns online.
March 3 -
Newly expanded and improved tools will be available when tax season kicks off this month.
January 10 -
The IRS declined to commit to expanding its Direct File free tax preparation program nationwide in response to a report from the GAO amid GOP opposition.
December 19 -
IRS Business Modernized e-File system will partially and temporarily offline for maintenance just before the end of the year.
December 11 -
The Treasury is warning Congress that it needs lawmakers to unlock funding for the Internal Revenue Service that could be rescinded due to legislative language.
November 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting e-filed tax returns that contain dependents who have already been claimed on another taxpayer's return.
November 21 -
The state of Maryland has become the latest to sign up for the IRS Direct File program for filing season 2025, offering residents a free way to file their taxes.
September 4 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday that Maine will be the latest state to join the IRS Direct File free tax prep system for filing season 2025.
August 27 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced that North Carolina will be the latest state to join the IRS Direct File free tax program in filing season 2025.
August 19 -
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August 13
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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service said Friday that Connecticut will be the latest state to join the IRS Direct File program for free tax preparation.
August 9 -
The Keystone State will become the 15th to join the IRS's free tax program next filing season.
July 30 -
An influential advisory committee to the Internal Revenue Service is asking Congress to regulate noncredentialed tax preparers and boost funding for the IRS and the National Taxpayer Advocate.
June 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service's plans to expand the Direct File free tax program nationwide next year could meet an early demise if Republicans gain control of Congress and the White House next year.
June 4 -
The Internal Revenue Service intends to expand the number of states and tax situations in which the free Direct File system will be available.
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