Musk's DOGE Could Cut Free Tax Filing Program

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are scrutinizing federal expenditures, leaving taxpayers ...
Direct File means millions of Americans can cut down on costs and file their returns for free this tax season.
The state also boasted the savings taxpayers will reap by using the free service, which it said the IRS estimates to be worth ...
Through February 2025, the average tax refund was $3,182. That's a 6.3% increase from the same period in 2024.
For anyone with a fairly simple tax return, using a free filing service called Direct File can save you the $130 or more you would otherwise pay to a commercial tax preparation software company ...