FreeTaxUSA
Free federal tax filing. Seriously.
Starting Price
$0 Federal
Federal: Free (all situations). State: $14.99 each. Deluxe: $7.99 (priority support).
FreeTaxUSA offers truly free federal filing for all tax situations—no income limits, no upsells. State filing is just $14.99. Best value in tax software.
- Error checking
- Deduction finder
- Accuracy review
- Prior year import
- Truly free federal filing
- Handles complex returns
- Very affordable state filing
- No upsells
- Solid accuracy
- Less polished interface
- Web only (no mobile app)
- Basic support unless upgraded
- Less hand-holding
FreeTaxUSA is the best value in tax software. If you have basic tax knowledge, there is no reason to pay more.
Best For:
Cost-conscious filers who can navigate without extensive guidance
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