Can I get my income taxes filed free?

Answer 1

Generally sure. Lots of ways. Which one is best for you depends on your circumstances.

I would suggest that if you have any particular level of income or assets, getting paid help, or even doing them yourself for the $20 or less a good software (Turbo Tax or tax Cut) that walks you through it is a wise investment.

Contacting you local Library and University, both of which frequently sponsor tax filing assistance programs for people who need it, especially seniors or such is one place to look in your area.

Yes, the IRS will provide assistance:

== Free File is a free federal income tax preparation and electronic filing program for eligible taxpayers, developed through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies. You may access free commercial online tax preparation and electronic filing services through www.irs.gov. Eligible taxpayers may prepare and file their federal income tax returns using commercial online software provided by the Free File Alliance companies - not the IRS. Since Free File's debut in 2003, more than 15.4 million returns have been filed through the program saving taxpayers millions of dollars. ==== ==== == Free File is only available to taxpayers who have a 2006 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $52,000 or less. Individual company offers may be limited to specific states and include other criteria. Carefully review the Free File offer criteria before selecting the company. Each participating software company sets its own eligibility requirements. == Yes. For more information, you may view the Versión en Español page. == Yes. The Free File program is free for qualifying taxpayers to prepare and electronically file their federal income taxes. Taxpayers must enter through the IRS.gov website to use Free File. By going directly to a company's website and not through the IRS.gov Free File pages, you may be charged a fee. While fees may apply to state return preparation and e-filing, some companies offer free state return services for free. You are under no obligation to buy any of the company's other products or services. == If your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) exceeds $52,000, then you will not be eligible to file your federal taxes online for free. In this case, you may continue completing your return, but you will be charged a fee for preparation. If you are not eligible for the company's free service, you have the following options:

1. Return back to the IRS' Free File homepage and review the list of companies and their services and select another company you may qualify for;

2. Choose a company to complete your return but take note of the fee displayed on the company's website; or 3. Visit the IRS e-file Partners for Individual Taxpayers web page to view additional low-cost e-file opportunities