No, Elon Musk Didn't End Free Direct File Tax Filing Program

File Taxes for Free: How the IRS Free File Program Really Works
With the 2025 tax season underway, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early and only for $0.
Was IRS Direct File 'deleted'? How to file taxes for free in 2025
Tax season can be stressful from gathering all the required documents to finding a trusted place to file. Here are some options for filing for free.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
The IRS has faced intense blowback to Direct File from private tax preparation companies that have made billions from charging people to use their software.
No, Elon Musk Didn't End the Free Direct File Tax Filing Program, for Now
There was widespread confusion after the Tesla CEO claimed the program, which allows Americans to file their taxes straight to the IRS, had been "deleted."
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:
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.
IRS is accepting tax returns: How to file for free if you make less than $200K
Eligible Americans can now file their taxes using IRS Direct File, which allows taxpayers in 25 states, including New York, to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS for free.
Elon Musk Creates Confusion About Direct File, the IRS’ Free Tax-Prep Program
Though the billionaire presidential adviser created confusion when he said he’d “deleted” the agency behind it, the free filing program is still available—at least for the coming tax season.
5 ways to file your taxes for free in 2025
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How to do your taxes for free: Is Direct File dead? Where to find free deals and services
See directfile.irs.gov for information. Direct File is a free web-based service — available in English and Spanish — that works on mobile phones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.
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How much should you pay to do your taxes? Maybe nothing — if you qualify for free tax prep.
Major tax-prep providers like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block say they can do “simple” federal income-tax returns for free.