Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing

Taxpayers can still use Direct File for free online filing as of Feb. 7 | Fact check
Though some social media users interpreted Elon Musk's X post as meaning the service was closed, its website remained active as of Feb. 7.
IRS Direct File: A guide to understanding the free tax preparation service
The Internal Revenue Service launched a pilot program last year that allows people to file their taxes directly with the federal government for free. This project is known as Direct File and has since expanded to 25 states.
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Direct File allows some taxpayers to file their returns online directly with the IRS for no cost and is available to about half the country.
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The IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your federal return for free, is still up and running, for now.
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