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Best 1 FreeTaxUSA Federal
FreeTaxUSA Federal
Free Plan Available From Free (Federal) / $15 per state

FreeTaxUSA offers free federal filing for most users, making it a top choice for those seeking a straightforward experience. While state filing requires a small fee (around $15 per state), the federal...

9.5 Brilliant
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2 TaxAct Free
TaxAct Free

TaxAct Free offers a solid free option for federal tax filing, covering basic returns with W-2 income and standard deductions. Like FreeTaxUSA, state filing incurs an additional fee. TaxActs interface...

8.7 Very Good
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3 FreeTaxUSA Business
FreeTaxUSA Business

FreeTaxUSA Business stands out for its free federal filing option for many business types. While state filing incurs a fee, the free federal filing significantly reduces costs. It supports various bus...

8.4 Very Good
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4 IRS Free File Guided
IRS Free File Guided

The IRS Free File Guided program partners with tax software providers to offer free filing to taxpayers who meet certain income requirements (typically under $73,000 for 2023). Users are directed to a...

8.0 Very Good
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5 TaxSlayer Free
TaxSlayer Free

TaxSlayer Free offers a free federal filing option with a slightly broader range of supported forms than some competitors. It covers basic W-2 income and some common schedules like Schedule 1 (for add...

7.1 Good
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6 MyFreeTaxes
MyFreeTaxes

MyFreeTaxes is a program run by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and offers free federal and state filing for those who meet certain income requirements. It's supported by volunteers, so the lev...

6.6 Fair
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7 FreeTaxNow
FreeTaxNow

FreeTaxNow provides a free federal filing option with a straightforward interface. It's best suited for those with very simple tax situations, primarily W-2 income and standard deductions. State retur...

6.2 Fair
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8 TaxHawk Free
TaxHawk Free

TaxHawk Free provides a free federal filing option, but with limitations on the types of returns it supports. It's best suited for those with very basic W-2 income and standard deductions. State retur...

5.9 Average
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9 ZipClip
ZipClip

ZipClip offers free federal filing with a paid option for state filing. The software is relatively basic and lacks some of the advanced features found in other platforms. It caters to taxpayers with s...

4.8 Poor
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10 FreeTaxReturn.com
FreeTaxReturn.com

FreeTaxReturn.com provides a free federal filing option, but it's important to read the fine print carefully. The 'free' option is often limited to very basic returns and may require upgrades for more...

4.6 Poor
11 Liberty Tax Online Free
Liberty Tax Online Free

Liberty Tax Online Free offers free federal filing with a paid option for state filing. The software is relatively basic and lacks some of the advanced features found in other platforms. It caters to...

4.2 Poor
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12 TaxHawk Basic
TaxHawk Basic

TaxHawk Basic offers free federal filing with a paid option for state filing. The software is relatively basic and lacks some of the advanced features found in other platforms. It caters to taxpayers...

4.0 Poor
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