IRS Direct File will not be available next year. Here’s what this means for taxpayers.

IRS Direct File Program Discontinued for Upcoming Tax Season WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has announced that its Direct File system, which allowed for free electronic tax return submissions, will not be available for the 2026 filing season. An email from IRS official Cynthia Noe confirmed there is no timeline for its return. The Direct […]
Two travelers file a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line, claiming they woke up with over 30 bed bug bites.

A couple vacationing on a Carnival Cruise Line ship is taking legal action against the company, claiming they ended up with over 30 bug bites during their journey last February. Katherine Shockley and William Maycock expected an unforgettable trip when they boarded the Horizon cruise ship in February 2025. In a recent lawsuit filed in […]
IRS Direct File concludes. Explore other free or affordable tax-filing alternatives.

IRS Direct File Option Discontinued for 2026 The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the IRS Direct File program means that starting in 2026, Americans will lose a free option for filing their taxes. Originally introduced during President Biden’s administration, Direct File aimed to simplify the tax filing process and save taxpayers some money. It began […]
Residents of luxury building file lawsuit over hidden agreement to sell and evict

Residents of the Pierre Hotel Fight Secret Sale Deal Fashion icon Tory Burch, along with several affluent residents from the iconic Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue, is taking legal action over what they describe as a questionable secretive agreement to sell the property and evict its current tenants. Burch and other disgruntled co-op members are […]
States File Lawsuit Against Education Department Regarding Adjustments to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Democratic States Sue over PSLF Program Changes Roughly two dozen states led by Democrats, along with the District of Columbia, have initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Education regarding recent modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The changes, which were announced shortly before, clarify that organizations involved in what the Department […]
IRS Discontinues Popular Free Direct File Option for the 2026 Tax Season

IRS Direct File Program Discontinued It’s official—the Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to e-file their taxes for free through the IRS, has been discontinued, a decision made during the Trump administration. This week, reports emerged indicating that the IRS had sent emails to states notifying them of the program’s closure for the upcoming tax […]
IRS Direct File will not be accessible next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers.

IRS Direct File Program Discontinued for 2026 Season WASHINGTON — The IRS Direct File system, designed to allow free electronic filing of tax returns, will not be available next year, as confirmed by the Trump administration. An email sent by IRS official Cynthia Noe to state auditors mentioned that “IRS Direct File will no longer […]
IRS informs states that Direct File won’t be offered in 2026.

IRS Discontinues Free Online Tax Filing Program The IRS announced that its free online tax filing service, known as Direct File, will not be available for the upcoming 2026 filing season. This news was communicated to the 25 states involved in the program via an email on Monday. Direct File has been operational for the […]
IRS Direct File will not be offered in 2026, agency informs states

IRS Discontinues Free Online Tax Filing for Upcoming Season The IRS has announced that its free online tax filing platform, known as Direct File, will not be available for the 2026 tax season. On Monday, the agency communicated via email to the 25 states involved with this initiative, stating that “Direct File will not be […]
California Republicans file lawsuit against Newsom over Prop. 50, alleging unfair advantage for Latinos in redrawn districts

On Tuesday, California Republicans initiated a federal lawsuit aimed at contesting the newly drawn congressional district maps in the state. They argue that Democrats improperly used race as a significant factor in the redistricting process, allegedly benefiting Latino voters. This complaint was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, aiming […]