Do you qualify to file for free? 

If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible to file for free using one of the options below. Review each option carefully to make sure you qualify before you get started.

Free File Options

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  • Federal Adjusted Gross Income is $41,000 or less
  • Or served active duty military in 2025 with and AGI of $89,000 or less
Freetaxusa
  • Adjusted Gross Income between $18,100 and $89,000 and
  • Any age or 
  • Active military with Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less
1040.com
  • Your adjusted gross income is $32,000 or less
  • Limit of three (3) free tax returns per computer
1040NOW
  • Federal Adjusted Gross Income is $51,000 or less regardless of age
  • Or Active Duty Military with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less
Online Taxes at OLT.com
  • Adjusted gross income $19,000 - $89,000 AND 67 years old or younger
  • Or qualify for EITC
  • Or active duty military with AGI of $89,000 or less
Taxslayer

Other Free Electronic Filing Options 

If you don’t qualify for any of the options above, you may still be able to file for free through some of our approved software vendors. 

Questions? 

If you have questions when filing your return, contact the customer support area for the software you're using. We can't provide technical support for commercial software products.

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