IRS, Elon Musk and Tax Day

A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Despite its popularity, the IRS Direct File’s fate remains unclear as Elon Musk and DOGE cleave their way through federal bureaucracy.
IRS Direct File: Musk's DOGE Could Cut the Free Tax Filing Program
With the tax deadline fast approaching, the future of the IRS Direct File program—a free tax filing service—remains uncertain as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reassess federal expenditures.
DOGE proposes cutting IRS workforce by nearly 20% just after Tax Day
In a move that could significantly impact tax collection, the Trump administration and DOGE are jointly proposing a 20% reduction in the IRS workforce just a month after Tax Day. The proposed cuts come as part of a broader effort to streamline government spending and reduce the size of federal agencies.
DOGE Could Cut the IRS in Half. What Does That Mean for Your Tax Filings?
New reports indicate that Elon Musk may hit the agency with a second round of mass layoffs, and that audits could be abandoned amid the diminished headcount.
DOGE ending Franklin IRS office lease. What does that mean for local taxpayers?
In Franklin, a massive IRS office will close after DOGE decided to terminate the lease seven years early. The 135,373-square-foot space is at 127 International Drive.
Top IRS lawyer pushed aside as DOGE seeks tax records, staffing cuts
The acting chief counsel of the IRS has been removed from his position as Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service seeks access to ...
DOGE proposes cutting IRS workforce by a total of nearly 20%
The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency are proposing a dramatic downsizing of the IRS that would ...
Top IRS lawyer demoted amid DOGE push to gain taxpayer data: report
The Internal Revenue Service’s top lawyer has reportedly been demoted as Elon Musk’s DOGE agency continues its push to get ...
DOGE Flamethrower Lights Up IRS
At a hastily assembled meeting of the IRS procurement office on Wednesday, a top official had a troubling message for the ...
Map Shows States With Most IRS Offices Expected to Close After DOGE Cuts
The IRS may close over 100 offices nationwide due to DOGE cuts, potentially disrupting taxpayer services and in-person ...
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DOGE set to hamstring IRS
Whether the Internal Revenue Service lays off merely 7% of its workers or as much as half of its 90,000-member workforce, it ...
Tennessee offices targeted for termination by DOGE include IRS buildings in Franklin, Knoxville and Nashville. See the full list
DOGE has targeted a number of leased offices for closure in Middle Tennessee, including a 135,373-square-foot IRS office in ...
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Trump promises possible $5,000 DOGE stimulus, but will it really reach Americans?
The idea of a potential $5,000 check from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked widespread interest.