What is Direct File? Direct File was first rolled out by the IRS in 2024 in 12 states as a service allowing taxpayers to file their annual returns directly to the agency for free.

Rumors swirl around the potential elimination of the IRS Free File program by the Trump administration. This initiative, designed to simplify tax filing for Americans, faces opposition from various quarters.

According to an AP News report, President Donald Trump plans to end IRS Direct File, the electronic system that lets residents in 25 states file their federal tax returns directly to the agency for free. Also: Why the CVE database for tracking security flaws nearly went dark - and what happens next