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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.

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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 pmts**

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