Free File brand-name software is available for most taxpayers, to help them get a jump on their taxes before the Jan. 31 filing season opens, the Internal Revenue Service announced.
Fourteen commercial software companies that provide their Free File tax prep products at no cost are available only at IRS.gov/freefile, IRS officials said.
Though taxpayers can complete and e-file their tax returns now, the Free File companies will hold it until Jan. 31 when the IRS begins accepting returns. As previously announced, the IRS delayed the filing season due to critical system testing following the federal government closure.
Here's how it works:
At IRS.gov/freefile, select the "Free File Software" button. Each of the 14 Free File companies sets specific offers - generally based on income, state residency and age - to use their software. If your income is $58,000 or less, you will find at least one, if not more, offers available to you.
You can review each of the 14 company offers or use the IRS "Help Me Find Free File Software" tool to find an offer that matches your situation. Once you make your selection, you will be directed to the commercial provider's website to begin preparing your return.
Free File is for federal returns but most companies also offer state tax return preparation, some for free.
If your income was more than $58,000, you can still do your taxes and e-file them. Just select the "Free File Fillable Forms" button.
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Free File now open, offers free tax prep and e-filing