Free File (Federal Income Tax Return)
What is Free File?
Free File provides free federal tax prep and e-file for taxpayers, either through brand-name software or online fillable forms. This year, you have until April 15, 2014, to file and pay your taxes or request an extension.
Who can use Free File?
You can, if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) was $58,000 or less in 2013. You can use free brand-name software. You can find the company that’s best for you using the “Help Me Find Free File Software” tool. If your income was higher than $58,000, Free File Fillable Forms is available.
May I also file my state return for free?
Some participating Free File companies offer free state tax prep and e-file. Check the company’s Free File home page to learn if free state income tax prep and e-file are available.
Note: AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA and WY do not have a state income tax return filing requirement for reporting W2 wage income. Two of these, NH and TN, require taxpayers to file returns for individual interest and dividend income.
What forms and schedules can I use to Free File?
Free File offers the most commonly filed forms/schedules. Review the list of most commonly filed forms. If a form/schedule is not listed, check the company’s website for more information.
May I use Free File to e-file my prior year return?
No. We are not set-up to accept prior year Free File returns electronically.
How do I get a copy of my return?
Always remember to print your return after you successfully e-file. If you forget to print your return, order a free transcript from IRS. Depending on the type of transcript your request, you’ll get more or less of the information from your return.
Is customer support service available for Free File?
Yes. Access the Free File company’s website to find customer support contact information. Browse the company’s website to find free customer service options such as online assistance, or an e-mail address for technical and/or tax law assistance. Direct specific questions about your individual tax return to the tax software company you are using. Contact the Free File company to resolve issues related to the company’s software. If you are not able to resolve your issue, try another Free File company’s software.
Where do I enter the six-digit Identity Protection PIN?
If the IRS sent you a letter with an Identity Protection PIN, enter the six-digit PIN in the appropriate place in the Free File software you have selected.
Where can I find answers to tax law questions? You can get answers to many questions on IRS.gov. Try the Interactive Tax Assistant, use Search in the upper right corner of IRS.gov, and check Tax Topics, Help and Resources and Individuals. If you still don’t find the answer to your question, call our toll-free tax assistance line at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax questions or 1-800-829-4933 for business tax questions.
