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Free File is the fast, easy,
and free way to file your federal income taxes


Are you trying to file a 2007 tax return?

If your adjusted gross income was $54,000 or less in 2007, you can use Free File to prepare and e-file your taxes online.


Are you trying to file a tax return SOLELY to claim your Economic Stimulus Payment?

If you normally do not file a tax return but need to file a tax year 2007 return solely to receive your economic stimulus payment, you may now select from the list of companies on the Free File - Economic Stimulus Payment page.


Are you trying to file a tax return with Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief)?

Homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven during 2007 may be able to claim special tax relief by filling out newly-revised Form 982 and attaching it to their 2007 federal income tax return. Select "Start Now" and browse the list of companies to locate which companies offer free preparation and e-filing of the Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).


With Free File, you can:

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

And, with Free File you can relax because you’ll:

• Benefit from Free File’s automatic checks for accuracy.
• Receive a quick confirmation within 48 hours that your return was received.
• Know that your return is safe and secure.

Free File is also available in Spanish and is so easy you can do it yourself.

Free File 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. Made more than $54,000 in 2007? You can file your taxes online through e-file.


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