En Español Free File has come to an end for this year. Check back with us on January 15, 2010.   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?

- Traditional Free File - 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 for 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

Free File Fillable Forms - 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.
• Includes basic calculation capability.
• Does NOT support state forms or State e-file .
• There are no income limitations.
• Free Federal Extension is available.

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.

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