Did you know that free online tax filing is available through the IRS website? Free File, available through the IRS, provides taxpayers the ability to prepare and e-file their federal taxes for free. Free File is managed and operated by a consortium of private tax preparation companies. Free File offers two free tax filing options: Free File Software or Free File Fillable Forms. More than 30,000,000 taxpayers have used this free tax filing online service since its inception in 2003.

Which Free Tax Filing Option Should I Use?
Lower-income taxpayers, those with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $58,000 or less, can use the Free File Software option to use name-brand tax preparation software to prepare and file tax forms for free. The other Free File option, Free File Fillable Forms, is available to all taxpayers, including taxpayers whose incomes are greater than $58,000. Both tax filing options are free!

Can I file my State tax return using Free File?
Some states have formed their own agreement with some Free File Alliance members to provide free state tax filing, but they are separate from the national agreement.

Free state tax filing, using Free File, is available to taxpayers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

How do I use the free online tax filing service?
Free tax filing is easy, just follow these simple steps:

Prepare for your free federal tax filing
• Gather your tax information
• Determine your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Check your last year’s tax return for a quick estimate of your AGI.

Choose a Free File Option
• If your AGI is $58,000 or less, use Free File Tax Software from a Free File company or choose one of your own.
• If your AGI is greater than $58,000, use Free File Fillable Forms.

e-file your tax filing free
• e-file with Free File
• Use direct deposit to get your tax refund quickly and safely and to track the status of your tax refund.
• Pay electronically. Get more information about free tax filing electronic payment options.

Taxpayers should take advantage of this free online tax filing program.

source: irs.gov