Do you qualify for Free File?

If your 2021 income was $73,000 or less, you'll be eligible to file for free using at least one of the options below. Note: The criteria for each provider is different. Review each option carefully to make sure you qualify before you get started. 

Free File Options

Do you qualify? Start your return

You qualify to file for free if:

  • Your adjusted gross income is $41,000 or less, or 
  • Served active duty military in 2021 with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less
 FreeTaxUSA

You qualify to file for free if:

  • Your adjusted gross income is between $16,000 and $73,000, no age limitations    
  • You are active duty military with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less
 Online Taxes at OLT.com

You qualify to file for free if:

  • Your adjusted gross income is $65,000 or less, and
  • You are age 56 or younger, or
  • Active duty military with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less
 TaxAct

You qualify to file for free if:

  • Your adjusted gross income is $32,000 or less

(Limited to 3 free tax returns per computer)

 1040NOW

You qualify to file for free it:

  • Your adjusted gross income is $39,000 or less, or
  • You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or
  • Active duty military with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less
 TaxSlayer


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