Musk's DOGE Could Cut Free Tax Filing Program

DOGE, Musk may get rid of free tax filing program
The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy
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.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Removes Employees That Created Free Tax-Filing Site
Elon Musk and DOGE deem their jobs as “non critical.” The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS’s free tax-filing service and revamped websites across government, a spokesperson for the General Service Administration said on Saturday.
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.
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 DOGE Update for March 14: IRS and USPS Agree to Major Cuts
The Internal Revenue Service and the United States Postal Service have agreed to major cuts directed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Newsweek has contacted the IRS and USPS for comment via email outside of regular office hours as well as DOGE via X.
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,

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Mid-tax season Elon Musk’s DOGE announces plans to close more than 50 IRS taxpayer assistance offices: Here’s the full list
In the middle of tax season, DOGE is announcing that over 50 IRS offices, including those that support filers will see their lease suspended. Here’s the ful ...
Lawyers challenging DOGE legality make new filing citing Trump comments on Musk leadership
Lawyers on a DOGE-related lawsuit have latched on to President Donald Trump's own words in his speech to Congress, calling it ...
Elon Musk Ordered to Appear in New York City Court over Custody Issues with Ashley St. Clair
Elon Musk is being ordered to appear in court, as Ashley St. Clair argues that she should be awarded full custody of their ...
Social Security Administration decides to cut phone services, backtracks as Elon Musk's DOGE gets shamed
The Social Security Administration, under pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, briefly considered ...
Elon Musk Hires Powerhouse Lawyer to Fight Alleged Ex Ashley St. Clair in Court Over Paternity
Elon Musk hired a top-notch New York lawyer to take on his alleged ex Ashley St. Clair as she demands the billionaire take a ...
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Reason why federal judge has ordered Elon Musk's DOGE to reveal government plan and identify all employees
President Donald Trump has praised the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as well as Elon Musk since returning to ...
Elon Musk, DOGE ordered to release internal records, explain mass firings
The decision is in response to a group of 14 Democratic state attorneys general who jointly sued DOGE, claiming that Musk and ...
Elon Musk’s Daughter Accuses Him Of Using IVF To Only Have Male Kids
Elon Musk ’s daughter, Vivian Wilson, has accused the tech billionaire of allegedly using sex-selective IVF for his kids.