You can prepare and file your federal tax return electronically for free using Guided Tax Software if your income is below a certain amount. Go to irs.gov/freefile to see if you qualify to use IRS Free File. From there, click on “Explore Free Guided Tax Software Options” and you’ll see there are two ways to find the free choices available. Use the “Find Your Trusted Partner” Tool to answer a few questions and find which software you’re qualified to use. Or…You can use the “Browse All Trusted Partners” Tool to review the full list of IRS Free File partners. Some of the partners will also provide the option to file your state tax return for free. Once you make a selection, you’ll be redirected to the software partner’s website. Remember, you must create an account at the partner’s website only after you access it from IRS.gov. To get started, visit irs.gov/freefile.
