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Earn Under $73K? The IRS Says You Can File Your Taxes For Free With These Programs
By Yelena Mandenberg, News Reporter
As the tax season begins, the IRS is getting it out
there that most mid- dle or low-income individuals and fami- lies qualify for free tax prep from a choice of well-known accountant services.
If you make less than $73,000, you can do your taxes for free - a service that can cost anywhere between $20 and $300, depending on
where you go and the services you need.
The IRS Free File program is a quick, secure, and free method to complete your federal tax return online. This program is delivered through the Free File Alliance, a public-pri- vate nonprofit organi- zation by the
IRS and leading tax software companies, and even includes options for Spanish speakers.
The Internal
Revenue Service partnered with some of the top tax soft- ware companies to ensure taxpayers can conveniently com- plete their forms. The aim is to assist mil- lions of people in preparing and e-filing their federal taxes at no cost.
However, the IRS does not endorse any individual partner company.
These trusted busi- nesses include:
• 1040Now
• Drake (1040.com) • ezTaxReturn.com
(includes Spanish website)
• FileYourTaxes.com • Online Taxes
• TaxAct
• TaxHawk (FreeTaxUSA)
• TaxSlayer
This program is par- ticularly beneficial for clients who claim credits and deduc- tions. In preparation for the 2025 tax sea- son, the Internal Revenue Service has identified these eight businesses as its certified tax software vendors.
They all offer assis- tance with tax prepa- ration and support to help avoid costly mistakes. All pack- ages provide options for electronic filing to ensure that preparers can submit taxes. To access the IRS Free File, taxpayers must visit the IRS website here.
The official IRS web- site guides users to the Free File section, where they can choose the software provider that best fits their tax situation. All of our partners offer direct access to your interface, making it
easy and quick to prepare your return.
Ensure you have col- lected W-2s, 1099s, and any other sup- porting documents for yourself and your dependents, as well as proof of deduc- tions like mortgage interest or education- al expenses. After preparation, the actu- al filing process via electronic filing and confirmation is swift.
The official IRS web- site guides users to the Free File section, where they can choose the software provider that best fits their tax situation. All of our partners offer direct access to your interface, making it easy and quick to prepare your return.
Ensure you have col- lected W-2s, 1099s, and any other sup- porting documents for yourself and your dependents, as well as proof of deduc- tions like mortgage interest or education- al expenses. After preparation, the actu- al filing process via electronic filing and confirmation is swift.
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