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Do you qualify for a basic federal tax return?
See if you qualify for free federal filing for basic returns by reading the list of tax situations below. We’ll go over what is covered and what situations are not covered:
Situations covered:
(assuming no added tax complexity)
W-2 income
Unemployment income
Retirement income
Child Tax Credits
Earned Income Credits
Stimulus Credit
Dependents
Current students
Student loan interest
Situations not covered:
Investment income: Stock, interest, dividends, crypto, or capital gains/losses
Sale of home, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, or rental property income
Royalty, trusts, and foreign accounts
Business and farm income
Itemized deductions
Adoption credits and child and dependent care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Freelance, contractor, side hustle, or self-employed income and expenses
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