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Filing Information For Individuals

Filing Options
Everyone can e-file, and everyone can e-file for free.

Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free
Let Free File do the hard work for you with brand-name software or online Fillable Forms. You can prepare and e-file your federal return for free. Participating software companies make their products available through the IRS. Some also support state tax returns.

Where to File Paper Tax Returns - With or Without a Payment
Filing addresses for businesses, tax professionals and individual taxpayers for use during calendar year 2011.

Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
IRS-certified volunteers provide free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for persons with low-to-moderate income and through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program for persons age 60 and older.

Filing Late and/or Paying Late
Before you decide not to file your tax return on time or not pay all of your taxes when they are due, consider this.

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The “What Ifs” for Struggling Taxpayers
Here are some “What if” scenarios and the possible tax impact.

Amended Returns: Eight Facts
Tax Tip 2012-72, April 13, 2012

Need Extra Time to Complete Your Tax Return? File for an Extension
Tax Tip 2012-70, April 11, 2012

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2012-10-10