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Simple. Accurate. Free Tax Filing.

Get the clarity you need and the value you want — $0 federal tax filing. About 44% of TaxAct filers qualified last year based on income and deductions. See if you qualify below.

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W-2 & Unemployment

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Current Students

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Child Tax Credit and more

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+$54.00per state filed.

+$54.00 per state filed

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Do I qualify for free federal filing?

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/losses

  • 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

Doesn't sound quite like you?

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We guarantee our tax refund calculations are accurate -- or we'll make it right.*

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Get every dollar you deserve.

We're made to help you get your maximum tax refund -- and we guarantee it.*

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Get started for free: import your W-2 and see how easy filing can be.

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With Unlimited Access, you can talk one-on-one with a credentialed tax expert to ask any questions you might have before you file.

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Not ready to commit to Unlimited Access? Try Xpress Connect, knowing you can always switch later if you need it.

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Select list of Federal tax forms supported.

Free

Starting at $0.00

Deluxe

Starting at $54.99

Premier

Starting at $94.99

Self-Employed

Starting at $109.99

Form 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

Looking for what’s included at the state level? We’ve got you covered — check out the forms available for your state.

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"Very glad to be using the software and that it keeps up with ever changing tax rules. I have been using it for years and will continue to.

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