IRS head under Trump declares free direct tax filing program terminated.

Multiple credible sources report that the IRS Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file their tax returns directly to the IRS for free, was targeted for termination by the Trump administration. This program was developed and expanded during the Biden administration but faced opposition from Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration, who viewed it as unauthorized or wasteful. Reports from reputable news organizations such as the Associated Press, The Hill, and The Washington Post confirm that the Trump administration planned to end this program.

While some sources note that the program was in limbo or not immediately terminated at certain points, the overall consensus is that the Trump administration moved to eliminate it. This aligns with statements from officials and legislative efforts under Trump's leadership to discontinue the free direct filing option.