The following was submitted and written by Kmac (the CPA):
You can go through the IRS website and use Turbo Tax for free. But you have to go through the IRS website or they charge you $10 for the exact same service.
Not so fast, Bill Gates! You have to meet requirements.
* Free File is a free service offered by companies for taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $50,000 or less.
* Carefully review the free offer descriptions before starting your return. Individual company offers may be limited to specific states and income levels.
* Each company has a description of their eligibility criteria for preparing and e-filing your federal tax return for free.
* When choosing a company, be sure to link to the company’s web site through IRS.gov. By going directly to a company’s web site, you may not get the free service.
* You are under no obligation to buy any products or services.
* Telephone filing (Telefile) is no longer available. Many taxpayers who used this telephone service in the past may qualify to use Free File.
YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE IRS WEBSITE TO GET THE FREE FILE…I can’t stress that enough people……
I thought that I would throw some tax stuff on the site, just to nerd it up a bit.
Instructions:
Click on the link (above) and go to “e-file for Individual Taxpayers.” Then about 1/3 of the way down the page there is a link called “Free File”. Once you click the “Free File” link scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Start Now”. All of these services are free for filing your Federal return (however, they probably will charge you for filing a State Income tax return along with your Federal return). I have only used TurboTax online….but I am sure that the others are fine.
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