The Free IRS Efile program provides free electronic filing for eligible taxpayers through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Free File Alliance, a group of private sector tax software companies.
Tax software option:Free e-filing if your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less in 2008.
• Asks simple questions, and puts your answers on the right forms.
• Covers the most commonly filed federal tax forms and schedules.
• Includes federal e-file — get your refund in as little as 10 days with direct deposit.
• Does the math for you.
• You receive a quick confirmation within 48 hours that your return was received by the IRS.
• You benefit from Free File’s checks for accuracy.
• Available in Spanish.
Self-fill option:Free, do-it-yourself tax preparation and e-filing with no income limitations.
• Looks like blank IRS forms. You choose, self-prepare and e-file your 1040, 1040 A and 1040EZ return.
• Covers the most commonly filed Federal tax forms and schedules.
• Includes basic calculation capability.
With Free IRS Efile:• You file your taxes any hour of the day or night.
• You get a faster refund in as little as 10 days with direct deposit.
• You know that your return is safe and secure.
• You save paper.
• You must access Free IRS Efile through the IRS website, IRS.gov.
