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	Free File is the fast, easy, and free way to prepare and e-file your federal taxes online.

The Free File program provides free federal income tax preparation and electronic filing for eligible taxpayers through a partnership between the Internal Revenue Service and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies. Many companies offer free or paid state tax preparation and efiling services. Some companies may not offer state tax preparation and e-file services for all states.

Traditional Free File - I want tax software with step-by-step help.

• Free tax preparation and e-filing if your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less in 2009.
• Asks simple questions, puts your answers on the right forms.
• Does all the math for you.
• Checks for accuracy.
• Get quick access to the most commonly filed federal tax forms and schedules for Traditional Free File.
• Some software companies may offer state tax preparation; however, fees may apply. 

Free File Fillable Forms - I want to fill in the tax forms and file them online without tax software.

• There are no income limitations.
• Looks like blank IRS forms. You choose, self-prepare, and e-file your 1040, 1040 A and 1040EZ return.
• Includes basic calculation capability.
• Get quick access to the most commonly filed federal tax forms and schedules for Free File Fillable Forms.
• Does NOT support state forms or State e-file. 

Additional Information

See our frequently asked questions for Traditional Free File and Free File Fillable Forms.

Made more than $57,000 in 2009? You can also file your taxes online through e-file.

Free File Fillable Forms, know the limitations.

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