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Musk's DOGE Could Cut Free Tax Filing Program

People love the IRS’s free tax filing website. Its future is unclear.

That website is IRS Direct File, which was well reviewed but little used in its 2024 debut as a free alternative to online tax prep services like TurboTax. I described Direct File, which lets you file your tax return online directly with the Internal Revenue Service, as proof that government technology can be pleasant to use.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program

With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.

ABC · 1d

DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy

WBUR · 1d

An IRS program made tax filing free and more efficient. DOGE may get rid of it anyway

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy. Direct File was rolled out as a pilot program in 2024 to Massachusetts and 11 other states.

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Newsweek on MSN · 7h

How IRS Tax Refunds Will Be Impacted by Mass Layoffs

The layoffs, which have been directed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire and "special government employee" Elon Musk, have sparked concerns among experts who fear that the IRS won't be able to process Americans' tax refunds as quickly as usual this year.

al.com · 20h

$1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds to expire soon: How to claim your money

Taxpayers eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit for 2021 may also claim those funds if they file their returns for the year. Qualifying incomes are $21,430 for a single person without children or up to $57,414 for a married couple filing jointly with three or more qualifying children.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns

The IRS has issued more than 29.6 million individual income tax refunds through Feb. 21, up 2.3% from a year ago.

Smart, Targeted Tax Cuts Democrats Should Champion

NBC News on MSN · 23h

The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know.

Although Trump enacted the $10,000 SALT cap in 2017, he reversed his position last year on the campaign trail, vowing to “get SALT back” if re-elected.

The Hill · 22h

Trump says Democrats would be to blame for shutdown, suggests it could delay tax cuts

President Trump said Thursday that Democrats would be to blame if government funding runs out this week and suggested a shutdown could delay GOP efforts to extend expiring tax cuts. “They do

Washington Monthly · 1d

The Smart, Targeted Tax Cuts Democrats Should Champion

Instead of being fiscal scolds by not renewing Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, Democrats ought to limit them to middle-and-working-class Americans.

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Newsweek on MSN · 18h

Donald Trump Tax Plan Could Give Americans an Extra $24,000 Per Year

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the president is looking to eliminate income tax for Americans earning less than $150,000 per year.

AOL · 11h

Trump’s latest tax proposal: No taxes for those earning less than $150,000

If you earn less than $150,000, Trump wants to abolish your taxes, says U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 10h

Carried interest: What to know about the tax ‘loophole’ Trump aims to end

President Donald Trump has called for raising taxes on carried interest, a form of income earned by hedge funds and private equity. Trump and other critics, generally liberal Democrats, maintain that the current tax treatment of carried interest amounts to a loophole that benefits some of the richest people in the country.

Free tax preparation program could see big funding boost under Oregon proposal

A bipartisan group of lawmakers are proposing to increase the program's funding from $8 million to $14 million per two-year ...

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5 smart tax moves seniors should make before April 15

Here are some key tax moves seniors should make before the April 15 tax filing deadline: ...

My small WMass business needs a permanent tax cut (Viewpoint)

I’ve been counting on lower taxes since I bought my roller rink in Wilbraham five years ago. When I looked at the finances, I ...

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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and DOGE cleave their way through federal ...

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Map Reveals Where Americans Are Owed $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds

Taxpayers have just over a month to claim refunds and credits before they are gone forever, the IRS is warning.

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VW's Skoda to invest in manufacturing EVs in India despite $1.4 bln tax demand overhang

Skoda Auto plans to manufacture electric cars in India and will invest in the country by itself if its search for a local ...

CNET on MSN8h

Tax Day Is One Month Away: Here's Every Important Date and Deadline to Know

Since the tax deadline is only a month out, it's important to note the major deadlines for filing and paying your taxes.

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When does no tax on overtime start in Ohio? What to know about Trump's campaign promise

While campaigning, President Donald Trump proposed eliminating taxes on overtime, tips and Social Security benefits. Here's ...

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