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W-2 & Unemployment
Current Students
Child Tax Credit and more
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
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4.4 Stars | 31,904+ Reviews
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Great way to do my tax return
“I have been using TaxAct for over 15 years. I have never had a problem. It is very easy to use. When you don't understand something there is always answers to guide you through your problems.”
@Pomelo78 Feb 27, 2026
My go to for taxes
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Quick and Easy
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