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 (IRS) and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies.

How do you want to do your 2008 federal taxes?

- I want tax software with step-by-step help

• Free File supports preparation of Federal tax returns. However, many companies also offer state tax preparation though fees may apply.
• Free tax preparation and e-filing if your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less in 2008.
• Asks simple questions, puts your answers on the right forms.
• Covers the most commonly filed Federal tax forms and schedules.
• Includes Federal e-file - get your refund in as little as 10 days with Direct Deposit.
• Does all the math or you.
• Receive a quick confirmation within 48 hours that your return was received by the IRS.
• Benefit from Free File's checks for accuracy.
• Available in Spanish.
• For more details, check the company's website.

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

• Looks like blank IRS forms. You choose, self-prepare, and e-file your 1040, 1040 A and 1040EZ return.
• Covers the most commonly filed Federal tax forms and schedules.
• Inlcudes basic calculation capability.
• Does NOT support state forms or State e-file .
• There are no income limitations.

With all Free File options you can:

• File your taxes any hour of the day or night
• Get a faster refund in as little as 10 days with Direct Deposit,
• Know that your return is safe and secure.
• Save paper - and that helps us all.

All Free File options will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our network of partners, but it's important to remember that you must access Free File through the IRS website, IRS.gov.

Made more than $56,000 in 2008? You can also file your taxes online through e-file.