People familiar with the matter: The U.S. government's efficiency department plans to develop a mobile app for free tax filing

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is considering developing a mobile app that would make it easier for taxpayers to file their taxes for free, according to people familiar with the matter. The plan is in its early stages. There are reportedly some challenges in developing a tax-preparation app, such as the potential lack of access to relevant expense documents and the size and complexity of the tax code. DOGE is considering ways to make it easier for Americans to pay their taxes each year, part of a broader effort expected to overhaul federal programs to save costs and improve efficiency by streamlining programs and eliminating redundancies. (The Washington Post)