Taxes don’t have to be taxing. Let IRS Free File do the hard work with easy-to-use software or online fillable forms. IRS Free File is a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance. The Alliance is a group of private-sector tax software companies that make their products available for free.
More than 40 million taxpayers have used IRS Free File to prepare and safely e-file their tax returns. The fastest way to get a refund is to e-file your return and use direct deposit.
Here are four tips about IRS Free File:
- Go to IRS.gov. The only way to use IRS
Free File is through the IRS website. Once you choose a Free File
company, you’ll go to their website to prepare, print and e-file your
tax return.
- Taxes made easy. The question and answer format of Free File
software will help you find tax breaks that you may be entitled to
claim. This could include tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax
Credit. The software selects the appropriate tax forms and does the
calculations for you.
- Free for all. If you made $58,000 or less you can use
brand-name software. If you earned more than that, you can use Free File
Fillable Forms. This option uses electronic versions of IRS paper
forms.
- Easy online extensions. If you can’t complete your tax return by the April 15 deadline, you can request a six-month extension using Free File. It’s free and easy. Remember that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. If you estimate that you owe federal taxes, make your payment with your extension request to avoid penalties and interest.
Additional IRS Resources:
- E-file Options
- How to Free File (PDF) – step-by-step graphic guide.
- Welcome to Free File – English
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we inform you that, to the extent any advice relating to a Federal tax issue is contained in this communication, including in any attachments, it was not written or intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (a) avoiding any tax related penalties that may be imposed on you or any other person under the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) promoting, marketing or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed in this communication
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