This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has "deleted" 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program ...

Direct File, which allows taxpayers to file their tax returns directly with the federal government, was launched as a pilot program in 12 states during the 2024 tax season.