How do I file for free

david98g · ‎January 22, 2026

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https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp

Or—-Use this IRS site for other ways to file for free. There are 8 free software versions available from the IRS Free File site

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

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Coastie16

But here is the challenge - TurboTax is NOTORIOUS for mis/dis-information purely for marketing to confuse the user. Every few pages they ALWAYS try to upsell. Couple of years ago, I filed standard and had to HUNT down where and how to file free. Fast forward to 2025, my daughter who makes far less than I do, filed using the simple form, both federal and state and she was charged $88!!!! WTF… I make 10 times the amount as she does and also took the standard deduction, married filed joint and was charged ZERO.

TurboTax… you owe my daughter $88!!!

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