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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File

CNET on MSN · 1h

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."

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 2h

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.

USA Today · 21h

Can I still use Direct File to file my taxes? Elon Musk social post causes confusion

Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the IRS. It was available when the 2025 filing started this year, but a social media post from Elon Musk caused some confusion over whether it was still available.

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Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing as of Feb. 7 | Fact check

Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active ...

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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File, but the program is still available

Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology ...

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