About IRS Free File
IRS Free File is a public-private partnership that provides free federal tax filing through approved commercial software providers for taxpayers under the income threshold. Eligible filers can access guided preparation from partners like TaxAct and TaxSlayer at no cost, or use Free File Fillable Forms for any income level.
What's Great
- ✓Completely free federal filing through IRS-approved commercial partners
- ✓Available to taxpayers below the income threshold with guided software
- ✓Free File Fillable Forms available to any taxpayer regardless of income
- ✓Official IRS program ensures legitimacy and data security
Watch Out For
- !Income threshold limits access to guided software for higher earners
- !Free File Fillable Forms require knowledge of tax forms — no guidance provided
- !State filing may not be included depending on the partner software used
Common Use Cases
1
Low-to-moderate income taxpayer wanting free guided federal filing from IRS partners
2
Tax-savvy filer who can complete forms manually and wants free electronic filing at any income level
3
Person checking eligibility for free filing before paying for commercial software
Pricing Model
Free
100% free to use — no credit card required.
Category
State-Specific
Filing tools optimized for state returns and multi-state tax situations.
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