Despite its growing popularity with members of the American public, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear.

With the 2025 tax season underway, the IRS Free File partnership could be just what you need to get your taxes done with ease and for $0.

More than 30 million taxpayers across the country are eligible to file their federal tax returns completely free-of-charge this year using Direct File, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has said. Tax season is underway, with the IRS currently accepting payments and returns for 2024. The deadline to file is April 15.

With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reevaluate federal expenditures.