In a post on X, unelected government official Elon Musk announced that he has reduced the personnel of the Internal Revenue Service, which oversees the system that allows Americans to file their taxes for free and conveniently on its website.
A right-wing MAGA influencer referred to the “direct file” tax program as a “far left government wide computer office” “built by Elizabeth Warren.”
“Direct file puts the government in charge of preparing people’s tax returns for them,” he stated.
The Treasury Department’s website states: “Direct File is a historic new IRS service that allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their tax return online, for free, including access to help from dedicated IRS Direct File customer support representatives.”
It was offered in both Spanish and English and was not a required program for anyone. Those who did not trust the system might still file their taxes manually and send them.
