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Available for residents of select states, this expanding program supports filing relatively simple personal federal tax returns.

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ONLINE

IRS Free File

Connects you with tax prep software to prepare and file federal income tax returns for free. May offer paid state filing add-ons.

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In-Person

VITA & TCE

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer basic tax prep help.

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In-Person

AARP Tax-Aide

Tax assistance provided by volunteers to anyone, with a focus on taxpayers aged 50 and over who have low to moderate income.

CA

online

CalFile

For residents of California, this program supports filing relatively simple personal state tax returns.

OR

For residents of Oregon, this free tool now allows transferring your information from IRS Direct File, but you can still enter info manually.

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ONLINE

MilTax

Service members, eligible family, survivors, and recent vets (up to 365 days out) – File your federal return and up to three states for free

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online

1040.com

Tax prep price is $25 for all returns, state returns included, and extensions are free.
**this link earns us a referral fee at no additional cost to you**

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online

IRS.gov

Pay federal taxes directly to the IRS via your bank account, debit or credit card, or digital wallet.
**processing fees apply for non-bank-acct payments**

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Debit and credit cards, PayPal, and AMEX/Visa Checkout accepted.
**processing fees apply**

CA

Pay CA state taxes directly to the Franchise Tax Board via direct debit from your bank acct or credit card. You can also request a payment plan.
**processing fees apply for credit card pmts and payment plans**

NY

Pay NY state taxes directly to the Department of Tax and Finance via direct debit from your bank acct or credit card.
**processing fees apply for credit card payments**

OR

Pay OR state taxes directly to the Dept of Revenue by EFT (electronic funds transfer) from your bank or by credit/debit card **processing fees apply for card payments**

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