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I made less but owe more than I did last year. How I can reduce my tax liability?
My spouse died last year. He had a SSA-1099 form and I had a 1099-R. Do I need to file a return?
I need help entering the foreign tax credit and understanding how it is calculated.
Can I deduct student loan interest for a loan that is not in my name?
I sold my primary residence. Do I have to report the income from the sale?
I usually get a higher Earned Income Credit. Why is it lower this year? How can I increase it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can file for free yourself with TaxAct's Free Edition if you meet the qualifications below, including filing using IRS Form 1040 only without having to attach any forms or schedules. Only certain taxpayers are eligible.
Situations covered (assuming no added tax complexity):
W-2 income, Unemployment income, Retirement income
Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax 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
About 44% of users qualify. If you don’t qualify for a basic federal tax return, we have other paid tax filing options to help you easily file taxes online with TaxAct.