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Free TAX File Software For Almost Everyone (Under $63,000 AGI)

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Each year I look for software to file my taxes for free. Last year H&R Block had an offer, I liked it, but I don't see it this year.

This year I discovered the IRS webpage that lists several providers of free software [irs.gov], based on age and Adjusted Gross Income.

Make sure to review these offers carefully. Not all of them give free state filing. Not all of them support all forms.

I ended up using TaxAct Free File Edition [taxact.com] because:
- It offered free state tax form
- It supported Schedule E (Rental Property)
- It supported Schedule SE (Self Employed)

TaxAct worked perfectly, no 'gotchas', no trying to upsell me to a paid version.

ProTip: Remember, by contributing to things like 401(k), IRA, HSA, you bring down your Adjusted Gross Income, and will qualify for these free file offers.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile...all-offers

Enjoy!
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Created 02-08-2021 at 05:03 AM by thedowg2
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nirvanaguy
02-08-2021 at 05:09 AM.
02-08-2021 at 05:09 AM.
Credit karma is great - free filing for most. Personally my returns are too complicated with real estate and joint ventures so I don't benefit from the free services
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PappySlappy
02-08-2021 at 05:15 AM.
02-08-2021 at 05:15 AM.
I believe that H&R Block still has free services, it is just that they don't advertise it as visibly.
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KO3bIPb
02-08-2021 at 08:08 AM.
02-08-2021 at 08:08 AM.
For almost everyone, eh?
OP, ProTip for you: the less you assume in the post title, the better.

Free H&R Block: https://www.hrblock.com/online-ta...ax-filing/
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procope
02-08-2021 at 06:52 PM.
02-08-2021 at 06:52 PM.
Quote from thedowg2 :

TaxAct worked perfectly, no 'gotchas', no trying to upsell me to a paid version.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile...all-offers

Enjoy!


OP, thanks for the deal.
Make sure at the bottom of the TaxAct free file landing page to click on the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" banner and fill out the opening form. Otherwise, bustards will sell your guts out.

Also, when you finished your State tax did it charge for e-filing?
Many tax preparing software let you prepare State tax for free but when it comes time to e-file both Fed and State taxes charging you for State tax e-file.
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ModMike
02-10-2021 at 10:38 AM.
02-10-2021 at 10:38 AM.
Credit Karma Tax is always 100% free. It's $0 to file both state and federal tax returns. Even if you're taking deductions or credits, it won't cost you a penny, ever.

https://www.creditkarma.com/signup
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02-28-2021 at 09:29 PM.
02-28-2021 at 09:29 PM.
Yeah, roughly 35-40% of tax filers were above 63k AGI for TY18. So, that's a pretty loose definition of "almost everyone".

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/18in11si.xls
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03-09-2021 at 05:04 PM.
03-09-2021 at 05:04 PM.
All the tax software companies have a deal with the IRS where they *must* supply free software. Max Adjusted Gross Income of around $66,000 for 2020. If you haven't bought tax software, are not using an accountant or tax filing service, you might want to look into this. I believe that many have downloadable software. I won't do my taxes online.

https://www.propublica.org/articl...your-taxes

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