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Fed rtrn free if $ low &you get no extras
Revised this on 3-5-2026 They do Federal return 100% free if income is low enough, they all (free tax software) have income limits. Free Tax USA sent me a msg stating ALL FED RETURNS E-file are free within in income limits . They FLASH a page about YOUR FED & STATE TAX RETURN ARE FREE Before you file final returns. But UDERSTANDABLY, do have charges for SOME things. BUT NOT Obviously listed or shown in the tax Software. AT LEAST when i did my returns, not listed that i could find. . You should GO TO their website FIRST & READ WHAT THEY DO CHARGE MONEY FOR. B E F O R E YOU DO YOUR tax RETURN(s) . Look for things like: E-file Vs USA mail for State OR Federal income levels If you miss something & have to file an amended return Also PROCESSING FEES I'm unsure if, how & when or how much those processing fees are charged. The software is EASY TO USE. However my taxes are extremely simple. . I DO NOT KNOW IF THE FOLLOWING IS/IS NOT Supported, by this software: AND I AM JUST AN AVERAGE PERSON, NOT An accountant or lawyer. It appears to be complete. If your taxes are above the max $ limits, you may want to use it any way & pay for it. . Explore their website in detail for things you may need & make sure its supported, like: small business. Depreciation on rental property, recapturing depreciation, sales of depreciated equipment or inventory, that you sell, long term capital gains treatment, especially if your on Soc Sec, Soc Sec has some gotcha rules that can cost you a LOT, YOU NEED TO KNOW At least a year to yr & a half before you take Soc Sec some of the traps to tax you. alternative minimum taxes etc Again I'm just an average person. If you need legal advice or tax advice go to a lawyer or CPA.
Response from FreeTaxUSAFeb 8, 2026
Hi there! As advertised on our home page at www.FreeTaxUSA.com, the federal return is $0. On our website, the preparation and e-filing of your federal return is always 100% free. We never charge any fee to e-file any return. We do charge a small, flat fee to prepare your state return, but each return includes all supported forms; we will never charge more if your return is more complicated. There is no obligation to file your state return, however, and you are always welcome to try it before paying to see if it works for you. Should you not want to pay using your credit card, there is an option to pay using your refund, which does include an additional fee that is disclosed immediately should you choose that option. You can see more about our pricing at this link: https://www.freetaxusa.com/pricing/ We feel that our direct pricing for optional upgrades, ease of use, and access to customer support make our product the best value in the industry.