How to file your taxes for free

About 145 million tax returns were filed last year. The IRS estimates that over 70% of taxpayers are eligible to file for free using the Free File Alliance program or the Free File Fillable Form system .

With that system, skilled computer adepts can avoid commercial tax firms. This no-frills system doesn’t integrate with any state filing systems. It’s useful for folks who are either in a state without a state income tax, or a state with an online tax-return system.

Meanwhile, under the Free File Alliance program, 15 companies offer free federal tax returns to taxpayers with income under $57,000. Each provider has different age and form restrictions and other conditions. Most service all states. But some don’t. For instance, ezTaxReturn.com says it covers “any state, except…” — then lists 30 states it doesn’t service.

Some providers have age restrictions. Most provide free services to active members of the military. Many services accept taxpayers with foreign address. Full Story

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