The administration ended IRS Direct File after two filing seasons
Reporting and findings
- reported
The Trump administration decided not to continue IRS Direct File, a free filing service used in participating states; the Federation of American Scientists documented the public investment and efficiency implications of the closure.
- Federation of American Scientists: Goodbye IRS Direct File, Hello InefficiencyPassages and source records documenting: The administration ended IRS Direct File after two filing seasons
- U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Minority Staff: The $21.7 Billion Blunder: Analyzing the Waste Generated by DOGEPassages and source records documenting: The administration ended IRS Direct File after two filing seasons
- documented
Elon Musk was the Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work.
- The White House: President Trump participates in a press conference with departing DOGE adviser Elon MuskAppointment or biography record identifying Elon Musk as Trump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- documented
Russell Vought was the Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director.
- United States Senate: Roll Call Vote 37: Confirmation of Russell VoughtAppointment or biography record identifying Russell Vought as Trump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
Summary and current status
Ending the free public option preserved a market in which taxpayers pay private firms to transmit information the IRS already receives.
Direct File was discontinued for the next filing season
People and organizations
- Russell VoughtTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB director
- Elon MuskTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE work
- IRS Direct Filefree federal tax-filing service
- Donald J. Trumppresident authorizing the administration action
Relationships in this file
- Elon Muskterminated a public alternative to commercial filing productsIRS Direct File
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed senior adviser who led DOGE workElon Musk
- Donald J. TrumpTrump-appointed OMB director and acting CFPB directorRussell Vought