The IRS has a partnership with ten leading tax preparation software companies that allows users with income of $69,000 or less to use their Free File Software program — though fees for state returns and/or e-filing will apply, and the service is not available for all tax forms.
(As a tax preparer, I feel an obligation to point out that how much money a person makes rarely correlates to their being qualified to self-prepare tax returns, and that there are many situations when working with a qualified and responsible CPA or EA will be a much better decision. However, if you are going to be preparing and filing your own taxes anyway, why not take advantage of the Free File program if you meet the requirements?)
Free File Software provides free federal tax prep and e-file for taxpayers. Select a brand-name software program, create an account, and then the software guides you through return preparation.
- Use free brand-name software to prepare and print.
- Software guides you through return preparation.
- Need Help with an error or the software? Contact the company for free customer service.
- State return preparation and e-file is available for free but fees may apply.
- Available if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $69,000 or less.
- Offers the most commonly used forms.
Source: About the Free File Program | Internal Revenue Service