The IRS Free File (FFA) program is offered through the IRS/State website, and explains clearly at their website that you need to follow the guidelines set forth by each participating company offering a special FFA program. 

If you qualify, there are a few points worth noting. You are under no obligation to buy any products or services. When choosing a company, be sure to click the link to their website only through the IRS website. When going directly to a tax software company's website, you may not get the IRS Free File offer.

Relating to TaxAct, in order to qualify for the FREE Federal e-file with the IRS Free File program you must go to the IRS website (or participating State site) and select the company and program of your choice. You must then complete the registration process, in order to qualify as a registered FFA user and receive the FREE Federal e-filing through TaxAct.

When choosing your Free File Software from the IRS Free File Members list, TaxAct's specific qualifications for using the 'IRS Free File Program delivered by TaxAct' for the 2023 tax year are:

• Adjusted Gross Income: $79,000 or less AND your age is 20-58, OR
• Free for Active Military with an Adjusted Gross Income of $79,000 or less
• Available for foreign address filers
• Free state returns if you qualify for the federal return in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington & West Virginia
• Other state returns are $39.99

When choosing to use TaxAct, you will navigate away from the IRS site. You will then click on the green Start My Return button and be prompted to create a TaxAct account. If you have an existing TaxAct username and password, simply choose the link to Sign In at the top right of the page.

If you do not qualify for free filing through the 'IRS Free File Program delivered by TaxAct', you may first return to the IRS Free File page and choose a different vendor that has an offer you may qualify for.  If no offers are available, you may then visit our website at www.TaxAct.com to see which product will work for you.