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The companies that e-file for free are likely basing their charge on your income amount. The companies that charge a fee for filing taxes for you may possibly do so because of your income and the complexity of the tax documents.

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What are the requirements to qualify for a free eFile?

Different companies which offer free tax eFile services have different income and other requirements. Generally, having a 1099 will not disqualify you for a free eFile. The IRS.gov/freefile website also has a list of free eFile companies.


What exactly is an free efile?

A free efile is an electronic file that is provided for you at no cost. However, the definition of efile can depend on the context of the situation. An efile may also mean that the information must be provided electronically.


Which companies allow you to file your income tax online for free?

Various companies will allow you to file your taxes online for free. Some of these companies charge for State tax filing, others may charge for federal tax filing depending upon your income level. The IRS website has a list of these companies.


Are there any fees involved with online tax filing?

Generally the basic federal eFile is free though there are income restrictions which vary from company to company. Most companies will charge for additional federal filings as well as for state tax filings.


How do I eFile for free?

You can e-file free of charge directly through the IRS website. Many for fee tax services also offer limited free filing as part of a promotion.


Where might one find an IRS free efile?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a listing of Free File companies, which are companies that can help individuals do their tax return forms for free. The tax return can be transmitted electronically to the IRS.


Can you download free efile online?

Yes you can. If your income is $58,000 or less,you can normally download free efile. The government in most countries can supply people with software.


What exactly is efile?

Efile is the process that you can use to ELECTRONIC File your state and local income tax returns. You can have them filed by a company like HRBLOCK or you can have them filed in a do it yourself program like TURBOTAX. In those cases it is not free. There is a charge to a credit card, debit card or when you buy the program, there is a free number of filings allowed that is built into the cost of the program. That free filing is only for Federal filing though. States charge you for using those applications. On the otherhand though most states allow you to file for free as does the IRS if you want to enter the information by hand. You have to use the internet to do any of this. Lawyers also use Efile to submit court documents.


Where to find free efile and tax advice?

eFiling can be a quick and easy way to submit your appropriate tax paperwork. Visit: http://www.irs.gov/efile/ for more information on how to efile. Good luck!


How can one create an eFile for free?

A commercial tax software is needed for the preparation of one's tax returns. Filing the eFile is just clicking on a button. There is no additional charges for the eFile if you have a commercial tax software.


Where can you get Free federal and Kentucky efile taxes?

Go to the IRS website and you can file for free


Where can I efile my state tax return?

Most of the online tax preparation companies allow for state tax return e-file as well. Companies such as H & R Block, TurboTax, TaxCut, among others all offer e-filing for state returns as well as federal returns. Getting your state return filed for free, however, is much more difficult than free federal e-filing.