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IR-2020-15, January 17, 2020
WASHINGTON — IRS Free File can save families, especially those with children, some money in 2020 plus find tax benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Free File is now available at IRS.gov/freefile.
Since its 2003 debut, Free File has served nearly 57 million taxpayers, saving them $1.7 billion using a very conservative $30 preparation fee. Young families with children are key beneficiaries of Free File, the public-private partnership between the IRS and 10 online tax preparation software providers.
"Free File can save young families money. It offers free software, free electronic filing and free direct deposit which is the fastest way to get a refund," said Ken Corbin, commissioner of IRS' Wage and Investment division.
Whether single or married, the taxpayers' 2019 adjusted gross income must be $69,000 or less to be eligible for free online tax preparation through Free File. Free File can help families find the tax credits and deduction they are due such as EITC. By answering a few questions, taxpayers can find out if they're eligible for EITC and other family-related tax benefits.
The IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 27. Most refunds are issued within 21 days. With Free File, you can even use any digital device, personal computer, tablet or smart phone. Free File products are mobile enabled so you can do your taxes on your smart phone or tablet and e-File with your hand-held device.
You do not have to be EITC eligible in order to qualify for Free File. Any individual or married couple that meets the income limitation can qualify. First-time filers or college students are key users. Military personnel who meet the income requirement can use any of nine partner products. And seniors who want to file the new Form 1040-SR because they are over 65 and taking the standard deduction also can use Free File.
Remember, if you meet the income requirement you will find at least one free online product. To avoid fees for state tax returns, look for a partner that offers free state tax return preparation or check out your state's tax agency website to see if they are members of the State Free File program.
Free File online products will be available from January through October for extension filers. Taxpayers who need to file extensions because they cannot meet the April 15 deadline, also can use Free File regardless of their income.
Free File is just one way the IRS provides free tax preparation options to taxpayers. Taxpayers wanting more personal help can visit one of thousands of community volunteer sites through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program or Tax Counseling for the Elderly offered by AARP. Trained volunteers will prepare returns for free for taxpayers whose income was $56,000 or less.
Free File is available through October.
In the taxes section "File" you will have a choice to efile your taxes for free. This only is for FEDERAL, not for state taxes (which I think may also be free with more expensive versions than I have).
If you selected both federal and state, then you may be charged for the state filing only.
NOPE. TT is adding on a $24.99 "maximum refund guarantee" fee that I can't figure out how to opt out of.
If you are eligible you can use the TurboTax Free File Program which is free to file both a federal and state tax return. The Free File Program edition is a full featured personal tax program and on a separate website from the TurboTax online editions.
To qualify for free 2019 federal and state tax returns with the Free File Program, you'll need to meet at least one of these requirements:
Link to IRS Free File Program delivered by TurboTax
I want to e-file my taxes. I completed them on the 3rd of April. How do I go back in Turbo Tax to complete the E-file transaction.
@ 20Tuni33 wrote:I want to e-file my taxes. I completed them on the 3rd of April. How do I go back in Turbo Tax to complete the E-file transaction.
Does TurboTax think you were finished, so your return is closed, and you need to know how to open the unfiled return back up to efile? If so, see the following:
I'll assume you have not filed anything at all--i.e., that you haven't filed by mail and haven't yet efiled.
Why can't I get 1 free state filing?
@175 Are you using the Desktop program that comes with 1 free state program?
You get one free state PROGRAM download to prepare unlimited state returns. Then each state return (including the first one) is 19.99 to efile, usually goes up to 24.99 March 1. Or you can print and mail state for free.
I have my W2s I just need to file them
You can start a 2019 Online return here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/
Or you might qualify for the Free File website which is free for federal and state. And has more forms than the Federal Free Edition, like Schedules A, B, C , D, E, F, EIC, H, K-1, SE, etc.
To qualify for the Free File website you just need to meet one of these 3 things.
AGI $36,000 or less.
Active duty military with AGI of $69,000 or less
OR qualify for EIC (earned income credit.)
In order to use the Free File program, you have to start it at a special website. Click on Sign in at the top right. It may let you continue your return so you don't have to start over.
How to switch to the Free File website
I need to redo taxes and change it to e-file how do I do this
@myamiller02 wrote:
I need to redo taxes and change it to e-file how do I do this
Assuming that you have NOT filed the 2019 tax return -
If you have not paid for the online edition you are using, have not filed your tax return or registered the Free edition, then you can clear your return and start over with a lower priced edition. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the program screen while working on the 2019 online tax return. Click on Clear & Start Over.
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