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

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.
No, Musk did not eliminate the 18F website or Direct File this tax season
In recent days, a tweet from Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter) stirred up quite a bit of confusion. Musk claimed to have “eliminated” 18F, the government agency responsible for technological projects like the IRS's Direct File program.
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."
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.
IRS Direct File remains despite Musk’s claim
T he IRS Direct File program, which allows eligible taxpayers in 25 states to file their taxes for free on the IRS’s website, remains operational despite recent speculation abou
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.
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