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Free File: Any taxpayer with adjusted gross income under a certain amount can find free commercial software products.

Free File Fillable Forms: This program has a free electronic filing option and does not have age, income or residency restrictions.

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Free File Information

This program is for taxpayers with adjusted gross income under a certain amount ($79,000 for 2023), you can find free commercial software products at Free File: File Your Taxes Online for Free.

Determine your eligibility and options for free state return preparation with the Free File Online Lookup Tool. 


To use the application, you must have a U.S. phone number that accepts text messages, if you do not have a U.S. phone number and your Adjusted Gross Income is $79,000 or less try Free File Guided Tax Software. If you do not have a U.S. phone that accepts text messages, you will be unable to use this.

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Free File Fillable Forms Information

This program has a free electronic filing option and does not have age, income or residency restrictions. However, it does not include software and users must know how to prepare a correct tax return, using only the forms and form instructions as guides.

Information about using the service is at Before Starting Free File Fillable Forms. The list of available forms can be found at Available Forms and Limitations. 

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If your income is too high

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If you still need help

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayers’ rights. We can offer you help if your tax problem is causing a financial difficulty, you’ve tried and been unable to resolve your issue with the IRS, or you believe an IRS system, process, or procedure just isn’t working as it should. If you qualify for our assistance, which is always free, we will do everything possible to help you.

Visit www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov or call 1-877-777-4778.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) are independent from the IRS and TAS. LITCs represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or a small fee. For more information or to find an LITC near you, see the LITC page on the TAS website or Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List.

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