IRS, Musk and Direct File

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.
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 bureaucracy.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File 2025: Will Musk’s DOGE Budget Cuts End Free Tax Filing?
With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reevaluate federal expenditures.
Musk's DOGE fires federal tech team that built free tax-filing site
Elon Musk earlier this month responded to a post on X that called the 18F team a "far left government-wide computer office" by saying the group has been "deleted."
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks records and 20% staff cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to sensitive taxpayer records, according to people familiar with the matter.
Elon Musk's DOGE Cuts Fail to Stop US Spending From Hitting Record
Overall government spending reportedly rose by $40 billion, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
IRS Lawyer Ousted as Elon Musk’s DOGE Plans Even More Cuts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the Internal Revenue Service, running into resistance from career staff as it seeks sensitive taxpayer information. The IRS’s top lawyer,
Top IRS lawyer demoted amid DOGE push to gain taxpayer data: report
The Internal Revenue Service’s top lawyer has reportedly been demoted as Elon Musk’s DOGE agency continues its push to get access to confidential taxpayer data. William Paul, the IRS’ acting chief counsel,
How 18F Transformed Government Technology and Why Its Elimination Matters
DOGE killed this government agency that was modernizing the federal government and we're all going to pay for it.
Remembering how 18F modernized government technology
F served a unique role as an in-house digital consultancy for the U.S. government. Its elimination raises concerns about ...
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Elimination of 18F could slow Trump admin’s digital services
The elimination of 18F, which aimed to help federal agencies build and acquire better software, raises serious questions ...
DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those ...
DOGE Cuts Efficiency Programs in the Name of ‘Efficiency’
Musk has, on multiple occasions, insisted that “Any given law will do the opposite of its name.” So it might be worth looking ...
‘It Feels Like It’s Chaotic on Purpose’
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency laid off a team whose purpose was to make the government more efficient.
Dozens of Government Technology Specialists Fired
The employees, who worked at the General Services Administration’s 18F unit, fixed technical problems and built products ...