Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File

Can I still use Direct File to file my taxes? Elon Musk social post causes confusion
Last year the Internal Revenue Service launched a program that allowed some tax filers to file their returns directly to the IRS. It was available when the 2025 filing started this year, but a social media post from Elon Musk caused some confusion over whether it was still available.
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Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS Direct File, but the program is still available
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