US EditionMusk Says He’s ‘Deleted’ Free IRS Tax Filing Program
- Elon Musk announced he has 'deleted' the team overseeing the IRS's 'Direct File' program, which allowed free tax filing for Americans.
- The IRS's 'Direct File' program had a 76% approval rating among registered voters, with higher support from low-income and younger tax filers.
- Critics have expressed concern over Musk's decision, stating it undermines a valuable service that helped millions avoid fees from tax filing companies.
- The Treasury Department described 'Direct File' as a historic service, providing eligible taxpayers with free online tax preparation and support.
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'Sponsored by Turbo Tax': Critics jab Elon Musk over IRS cuts
One of Elon Musk's biggest cuts was to the team that helps run the easy filing system for the Internal Revenue Service. Although the "Direct File" program isn't mandatory, conservatives have criticized it as a program for the left. The Treasury Department said on its website, "Direct File is a histo...
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Musk Says He’s ‘Deleted’ Free IRS Tax Filing Program
Elon Musk announced that he has dissolved the Internal Revenue Service’s free file program, effectively firing the staff who worked on the popular program, the Daily Beast reports.The billionaire revealed that he “deleted” the group of individuals who oversaw the system that allows America
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