Trump administration ends IRS Direct File, taxpayers will need to look for other free choices.
Tax Preparation Costs and Available Resources The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Office reports that Americans typically spend around $240 annually on tax preparation and filing. It’s a complicated process, and surprisingly, about 1 million eligible taxpayers miss out on claiming refunds, resulting in the U.S. Treasury keeping over $1 billion of their money. Luckily, many taxpayers […]
Netanyahu Declares Direct Peace Discussions with Lebanon
Israel to Begin Direct Negotiations with Lebanon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Israel plans to initiate direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible,” aiming to disarm Hezbollah and establish a “historic and sustainable peace agreement,” amidst ongoing tensions regarding the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. This directive follows a cabinet decision and comes after […]
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, delivers a direct message to Wall Street regarding concerns about the Iran war.
JPMorgan CEO Emphasizes Importance of U.S. Victory in Iran Conflict Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., expressed on Tuesday that achieving a clear victory for the U.S. in the ongoing Iran war is more crucial than the instability seen in the markets. This statement follows weeks of market unrest prompted by the […]
Reasons Chloe Kim disabled her direct messages after the Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim’s Latest Olympic Achievement Amidst Social Media Concerns Chloe Kim has once again enhanced her Olympic accolades, but she’s also made a notable change on social media. The accomplished three-time halfpipe medalist shared on Friday that she had to disable direct messages on her Instagram account due to receiving “very disturbing images.” “Hello, hello! […]
Jadin O’Brien’s unexpected journey to the Olympics started with a questionable direct message.
For Jadyn O’Brien, the idea felt a bit absurd at first. The 23-year-old athlete from Notre Dame hadn’t considered the Milan-Cortina Olympics as a focal point in her journey. This realization hit her when Olympic monobob champion Elana Myers Taylor reached out via Instagram a few years back. Her initial message went unanswered, but in […]
Trump states that the US has issued a direct warning to Iran as nuclear discussions approach.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the U.S. has communicated its expectations to Iran regarding the nuclear deal. This comes amid mounting pressure on Iran, despite Iranian officials showing interest in negotiations. When asked if there was a specific deadline for Iran to finalize the deal, Trump suggested that this timeline had already been […]
Trump proposes direct payments to consumers for healthcare. Here’s what policy experts think about the idea.
Direct Health Care Payments: The White House’s Proposal The White House has once again expressed its backing for providing direct benefits to households aimed at covering healthcare costs. This idea has been a significant focus for President Donald Trump for several months now. However, health policy experts consulted by CNBC have raised doubts about this […]
How to submit taxes at no cost in 2026, following the removal of IRS Direct File
IRS Discontinues Direct File Service The IRS Direct File, which was a free online platform for federal tax submissions, came to an end in 2026. In 2025, around 300,000 individuals used the IRS Direct File. So, do they now have to navigate the tax landscape without a similar option, like countless others looking to file […]
NYC Democrats to push ahead with legislation for direct access to NYPD body cameras
City Council Pushes Controversial Bill for NYPD Surveillance Access The City Council is gearing up to vote on a contentious bill that would allow the NYPD’s private surveillance agency to access body-worn camera footage directly. This move has drawn criticism from police, who have labeled it an “unnecessary” power grab. Adrian Adams, the outgoing City […]
IRS stops Direct File. What are my options for filing my taxes for free now?
Direct File, the free tax filing tool from the IRS that didn’t last long, is set to shut down less than two years after it began, all due to changing priorities in Washington. During its brief existence, Direct File gave taxpayers a straightforward, no-upsell option for submitting their federal taxes for free. By the 2024 […]