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Elon Musk Cuts IRS Filing Team Amid Controversy

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-04T09:33:21.470362+05:30

- Elon Musk has dissolved the IRS's 'Direct File' program, which allowed free online tax filing, sparking criticism. - The program had high user satisfaction, with 90% rating it above average or excellent, and was popular among lower-income and younger taxpayers. - Critics argue the move benefits companies like TurboTax, while Musk's actions raise concerns about future tax filing seasons. Source: [Raw Story](https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-irs/), [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/musk-says-hes-deleted-popular-free-irs-tax-filing-program/)

Elon Musk has dissolved the IRS's 'Direct File' program, which allowed free online tax filing, sparking criticism.
The program had high user satisfaction, with 90% rating it above average or excellent, and was popular among lower-income and younger taxpayers.
Critics argue the move benefits companies like TurboTax, while Musk's actions raise concerns about future tax filing seasons.

Source: Raw Story, The Daily Beast