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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

Mia Francis, a barista from Boston, completed her taxes in 45 minutes using the IRS Direct File program, which could provide her a $530 refund for a trip to Amsterdam this year.
The IRS Direct File program allows tax filing for free and is currently available in 25 states, but its future is uncertain according to various sources, including former IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel.
Critics argue the program is a waste of resources, as free tax preparation options already exist, although they can be complex.
Democratic lawmakers and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have expressed support for the program, stating that ending it would negatively impact everyday Americans.

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DOGE and Musk may get rid of IRS free tax filing program

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6 hours ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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10 hours ago·New York, United States

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Newsweek

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12 hours ago·United States

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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

Mia Francis, a 22-year-old barista from Boston, filed her taxes on her own this year for the first time, using a free government tax filing program that made it easy because it did most of the work for her.Francis said it took 45 minutes to finish her taxes with the IRS Direct File program, an electronic tax return filing system that the IRS made permanent last year and that has rolled out to 25 states.Francis is expecting a $530 refund. And bec…

16 hours ago·Miami, United States

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2 hours ago·India

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