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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 TaxAct Free Edition
TaxAct Free Edition

TaxAct Free Edition provides a free federal filing option with a more generous range of supported forms compared to TurboTax's free version. It covers W-2 income, standard deductions, and some common...

8.7 Very Good
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4 Balances
Balances

Balances offers free federal and state filing for simple tax returns. It's a newer player in the free tax filing space, and while it boasts a completely free experience, it lacks the extensive feature...

7.9 Good
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5 Credit Karma Tax (Cash App Taxes)
Credit Karma Tax (Cash App Taxes)

Credit Karma Tax, now known as Cash App Taxes, stands out for offering both federal and state filing completely free, regardless of complexity. It's a good option for those with simple tax situations,...

7.9 Good
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6 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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7 OllieSave
OllieSave

OllieSave is a free tax filing software primarily focused on simple tax returns. It supports W-2 income and standard deductions, with state returns incurring a fee. The platform's interface is straigh...

6.7 Fair
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8 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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9 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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10 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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11 LibertyTax Free
LibertyTax Free

LibertyTax Free offers a free federal filing option, but it's heavily restricted in terms of supported forms and schedules. It's primarily designed for those with very basic W-2 income and standard de...

5.1 Average
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12 TaxMama
TaxMama

TaxMama provides a free federal filing option, but with significant limitations. It's best suited for those with very simple tax situations and a good understanding of tax laws. State returns are avai...

4.9 Poor
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13 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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14 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
15 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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16 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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