Federal $0
State $15.99
No upgrades for advanced tax filing. Federal filing is always $0.
We support independent contractor, freelance, and other small business income.
Retirement
(1099-R)
Social Security
(SSA-1099)
Interest and dividends
(1099-INT, 1099-DIV)
Stocks and crypto
(1099-B, 1099-DA)
Payment processing
(1099-K)
Unemployment benefits
(1099-G)
Sale of home
(1099-S)
Debt cancellation
(1099-C)
Before starting on FreeTaxUSA, I was on multiple other sites including TurboTax, and by far FreeTaxUSA is the easiest and most inexpensive service! I had to file a 1099-NEC which was almost IMPOSSIBLE to do on TurboTax and costs almost $100 to file - but on FreeTaxUSA it was free. Will be using this site every year!
Millie I.
Iowa
Saved over $200! The total time involved was about 90 minutes. Easy and fast. 1099-NEC, 1099-K, SSA-1099, 1095 and Schedule C. Thanks FreeTaxUSA.
Keisha B.
California
Filing my own taxes was pretty easy, even adding 2 1099-NECs was not too hard. Customer support was very helpful.
Jenny B.
Florida
I'm glad I found FreeTaxUSA. It saved me $$$ over using TurboTax. I had one simple form 1099-NEC (small dollar amount) but TurboTax requires you to use their Premium version. FreeTaxUSA is a great free product.
Casey C.
Illinois
I felt the program was totally smooth and operated exactly like TurboTax's free file application which I've used for my previous returns. Oh yeah and they didn't charge me 79 bucks to file my 1099-NEC income which was really cool ya know.
Garrett W.
West Virginia
Easy to use. Covered my 1099-NEC form for free, other tax software charges an upgrade fee to enter this form.
Kate V.
Virginia
Completed my taxes -- which are a little complex (W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, 1099-OID, long term capital losses, small business owner, etc.) -- with no problems.
Steve C.
Connecticut
FreeTaxUSA was so easy to use. It handled my 1099-NEC so easily. I first tried H&R Block but could not get it to accept my mileage deduction, but with FreeTaxUSA it was simple. Very intuitive program.
George W.
New Jersey
Was very easy! I had 3 W-2s and 2 1099-NECs and a 1099-K and was able to do it by myself! And it was actually free!!
Jordan R.
Nevada
Been using this service for several years now. Language is easy to understand and I love that info is applied from year to year. Filed Schedule C and 1099-NEC.
Grace W.
Ohio

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| Product | Price |
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| Federal Tax Return | $0.00 |
| E-File | $0.00 |
| Customer support | $0.00 |
| Printable tax return | $0.00 |
| Tax extension | $0.00 |
| State Tax Return | $15.99 |
| Audit Defense | $19.99 |
| Pro Support | $44.99 |
All tax situations are included.
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+ $15.99 per state
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Excellent value for every dollar spent.
$15.99
Save time and avoid errors by filing your federal and state returns together.
$19.99
Audit Defense experts will communicate with the IRS on your behalf and provide up to $1 million in services.
Start with Audit DefenseGet help from our experienced support agents via email or the in-app support center.
$7.99
Live chat with our support specialists, get unlimited amended returns, and jump to the front of the line if you have questions.
Start with Deluxe
$44.99
Get access to a Tax Pro for your tax questions through calls or chats. Plus, a final review of your return with our .
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Federal $0
State $17.99
You can still file taxes from 2025-2019. Get 100% accuracy and your maximum refund guaranteed. Refunds can't be claimed for returns filed more than 3 years after the due date, and years older than 2024 are filed by mail.
$16.98
File 1040-X as many times as you need to fix your tax return. If you filed with Deluxe or Pro Support, amended returns are free.
You can file an amended return for years 2025-2019.
Amend a prior year$8.96
Get a printed copy of your tax return mailed to you.
Price includes shipping fees
$17.96
Get a copy of your 2026 tax return bound and sent to you.
Price includes shipping fees
Download a free PDF copy of your tax return to print yourself.
Direct deposit
Your tax refund is electronically deposited into your bank account.
Debit card
Your tax refund is loaded on a prepaid debit card for your convenience.
Paper check (not recommended)
The IRS requires you to give a valid reason to send you a paper check. The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks and issues them only in limited circumstances.
Checking out is fast and easy when using your credit or debit card.
$0
Pay nothing upfront by having the cost of your order taken out of your federal refund.
$24.99
Pay now or schedule a payment for anytime before April 15th.
Use your bank account information and routing number to pay your taxes due for free.
$0
For a small fee, get the convenience of paying taxes with a credit or debit card.
2.5% fee
Once you've completed your tax return, as part of Final Steps, our ProCheck program will walk you through a final review of your return. You can mark areas of your return you have questions about and a tax pro will help you understand and fix anything so you can file with confidence.
Our ProCheck program reviews your income, businesses, rentals, deductions, credits, and explains your taxes and refunds. Our ProCheck final review also helps you understand your credit for taxes paid to another state if you have income taxed by multiple states.
ProCheck Terms of UseIncluded in free federal offer? Is Federal still free? | Other companies Others | |
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All tax credits Claim common and uncommon credits. | ||
Itemized deductions We'll search hundreds of deductions for you. | ||
Student loan interest Plus everything else for student taxes. | ||
Unemployment benefits File Form 1099-G for unemployment income. | ||
HSA contributions Deduct health savings account contributions. | ||
Mortgage interest All homeowner deductions are included. | ||
Self-Employment File contractor, freelancer, or gig worker income. | ||
Rental properties Report your rental income on Schedule E. | ||
Small businesses File small business profits, income, and losses. |
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Home ownership
Itemized deductions
Dependents
Investments
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Education
FreeTaxUSA supports over 350 credits and deductions. Our free federal service includes basic, premium, and self-employed tax forms.
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