Free federal for tax preparers

Unlimited free e-filing with the IRS.

Federal $0

State $15.99

How to file as a paid preparer

Our software is designed for people filing their own taxes, but you can file for a client with a few extra steps.

1. Create free accounts

You’ll need to make a new account for each tax return.

2. Select paid preparer status

After filling out your client’s information, click Misc in the menu and select Paid Preparer. Choose yes to indicate you’re a paid preparer.

3. Enter your PTIN and EFIN

Now you’ll be able to enter your PTIN, EFIN, and other required information. We’ll walk you through the rest.

Paid preparer tax filing

Premium tax forms included with every return.

  • Sign client tax returns with your PTIN
  • E-File client tax returns with your EFIN
  • Forms 8867, 8878, 8879, 8948, and more
  • W-2, 1099, and small business income
  • 100's of credits and deductions
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Free federal for everyone

All tax situations are included.

Includes
Basic, Advanced, & Premium
Features

  • Earned Income Credit
  • Home ownership
  • Investments
  • Small businesses
$0+ $15.99 per state

Includes
Basic
Features

  • Beginner friendly
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Max refund, fast
$0+ $15.99 per state

Includes
Advanced
Features

  • Home ownership
  • Max credits / deductions
  • Earned Income Credit
$0+ $15.99 per state

Includes
Premium
Features

  • Rental income
  • Investments
  • Sale of home
$0+ $15.99 per state

Includes
Self-Employed
Features

  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Contractors
$0+ $15.99 per state

Pricing

  • 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$64.99

If it's free, how do you make money?

We make money from our state tax return and other optional services. You receive excellent value for every dollar spent.

Your data is safe

We do not, and will not, sell your personal information to third parties. See how we keep your data safe.

Get more peace of mind with Deluxe

File with Deluxe for only $7.99 and we'll connect you to a tax specialist via live chat, give you unlimited amended returns, and send you to the front of the line if you have questions.

  • Live chat
  • Priority support
  • Unlimited amended returns

Pull over last year's information

In seconds you can import a PDF of last year's tax return filed with another tax software.

Our guarantees

Always accurate

All calculations are guaranteed 100% accurate.

Instant check

We are checking for accuracy in real-time as you enter your tax information.

Double check

When you complete a part of your taxes, we check for issues and let you know if anything doesn't look right.

Final check

Before you file with the IRS, we make sure one last time that your tax return is correct, complete, and ready to file.

Safe and secure

Protecting your personal information is important to us. Read about how we keep your data safe.

Safety and privacy

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