How to File Free Taxes with FreeTaxUSA

File your federal return for free and your state return for about $15 — no upsells or gotchas.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Create a free account
2.Enter your personal info
3.Add your income
4.Claim your deductions and credits
5.E-file and save your return

Create a free account

~15s

Go to freetaxusa.com and click "Sign In" then "Create a new account." Use an email you check and set a strong password.

Enter your personal info

~15s

Type your name, Social Security number, address, and filing status (single, married filing jointly, head of household). If you have dependents, add their info too.

Add your income

~15s

Click through each income section — W-2, 1099, self-employment, investments — and type in the numbers from your forms. There is no photo import like TurboTax, so double-check each box.

Claim your deductions and credits

~15s

FreeTaxUSA walks you through the standard deduction versus itemizing, then common credits like the Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit. Answer yes or no to each prompt.

E-file and save your return

~15s

Review the summary, pay for the state filing (if you need one) with a card, and e-file. Download a PDF copy of your final return and save it in a folder you will remember next tax season.

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FreeTaxUSA is a lesser-known tax service that is free for federal returns no matter how complex your tax situation is, including self-employment, rental property, and investments. State returns cost about $15.

The site looks plainer than TurboTax or H&R Block, but the tax math is just as accurate and it is an IRS-authorized e-file provider.

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