Taxes August 1, 2025
IRS Commissioner Targets IRS Direct File for Cancellation
An IRS spokesperson confirmed the agency is awaiting the task force’s findings, which must be delivered to Congress within 90 days.
Taxes July 9, 2025
Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Save IRS Direct File From Termination
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) introduced legislation on July 9 called the “Get Your Money Back Act" to secure the future of the Direct File tax filing program and require that all states make it available to their residents.
Taxes May 27, 2025
Pending Tax Legislation Will Result in Cancellation of IRS Direct File
The tax bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate includes a provision to end the IRS Direct File program.
Taxes April 16, 2025
IRS Direct File Likely to Be Shut Down After This Year
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to pull the plug on IRS Direct File, the free online service that allows many taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the agency.
IRS March 3, 2025
Trump Administration Shutters Technology Office 18F Which Helped Build IRS Direct File
Dismissal notices went out Saturday to about 85 employees of 18F, a federal agency that works on improving government technology—effectively shutting down an office hailed a decade ago as Uncle Sam’s new tech startup.