How to File My Federal Taxes Online for Free
- 1). Use Intuit TurboTax Freedom Edition (see Resources) to file your taxes online at no charge. You can access the software at no charge if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $31,000 or less or you qualify for the earned income credit. If you're on active duty in the military, you can file for free if your AGI does not exceed $57,000. The software also offers free tax preparation for some of the state tax returns.
- 2). File your federal taxes for free using Online Tax Pros (see Resources). You can file at no cost if the AGI on your return is between $3,500 and $57,000, and you live in a state supported by the program. You can fill out and e-file over 25 different federal forms with this option. You can also file older returns from previous years and receive customer support for free with this online service.
- 3). Prepare your taxes for free with Citizen Tax Free (see Resources). To qualify, you have to live in an approved state, make $57,000 or less and not be over age 64. You can take a test drive to see how the online tool works before you fill out your own forms and e-file. The service guarantees accurate calculations and supports most major tax forms including common small business forms.
