Elon Musk Claims to Delete Government Tech Agency

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-05T10:01:42.768116+05:30

- Elon Musk announced on social media that he had 'deleted' 18F, a government agency involved in tech projects like the IRS' Direct File program. - Despite Musk's claim, the Direct File program remains operational and continues to accept tax returns for the upcoming season. - The IRS has faced opposition from private tax prep companies but plans to make the free filing system permanent. Source: [Mlive](https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/02/elon-musk-claims-he-deleted-the-irs-direct-file-agency-but-is-the-free-tax-program-is-still-available.html), [Boston](https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2025/02/04/elon-musk-creates-confusion-about-irs-direct-file-but-the-free-tax-program-is-still-available/)

Elon Musk announced on social media that he had 'deleted' 18F, a government agency involved in tech projects like the IRS' Direct File program.
Despite Musk's claim, the Direct File program remains operational and continues to accept tax returns for the upcoming season.
The IRS has faced opposition from private tax prep companies but plans to make the free filing system permanent.

Source: Mlive, Boston