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Seniors Urged to Consider Free Tax Software from Free File Alliance as Deadline Nears

Taxpayers with earnings of $57,000 or less can visit IRS.gov for free software for preparing, filing tax return

April 8, 2013 With Americans experiencing the shortest tax season on record, the Free File Alliance, a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS, today reminded taxpayers that free, brand-name tax software is available at the IRS website.

Through the Free File program, all taxpayers with a 2012 Adjusted Gross Income of $57,000 or less about 100 million Americans, many of them senior citizens may choose from more than a dozen leading tax software providers and prepare and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost. Basic federal e-filing services are also available regardless of income level.

Free File is the easiest solution for taxpayers in a time crunch, said Tim Hugo, executive director of the Free File Alliance. Since tax season was delayed by the fiscal cliff, millions of people are in a rush to get their taxes done. Fortunately, Free File is there to do the heavy lifting. Everyone making $57,000 or less should visit http://www.IRS.gov/FreeFile the only place where you can choose from the best software on the market and do your taxes in minutes.

Hugo continued, Free File software provides step-by-step help and accurate calculations to make tax-filing quick and simple. You can skip the hassle of having to mail your forms and do your taxes quickly, easily and even at home in your pajamas. Plus, when you e-file, youll receive a quick confirmation via email, so you can rest assured that youre done for the year.

Since its inception in 2003, Free File has offered free online tax preparation software for 70 percent of taxpayers. To begin, taxpayers should visit http://www.IRS.gov/freefile. There, users will find a list of Free File Alliance member companies and may either choose one that fits their needs or utilize the Help Me Find a Company tool.

After selecting a tax software company, users will be transferred to the company's website to prepare, complete and electronically file their federal income tax returns. The service is also available in Spanish.

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Seniors Urged to Consider Free Tax Software from Free File Alliance as Deadline Nears