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FreeTaxUSA is an online tax filing service offering free federal returns and paid state returns.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

FreeTaxUSA is an online tax filing service. Its federal returns are always free, while state returns are priced at $15.99. The service supports over 350 credits and deductions and covers basic, premium, and self-employed tax forms, including many common and less common income types. According to its About page, FreeTaxUSA began in 2001 when a CPA and a software developer set out to make tax filing fast, easy, and affordable, and it now files millions of tax returns to the IRS each year.

History

According to the FreeTaxUSA About page, in 2001 a CPA and a software developer sat at a kitchen table determined to make tax filing fast, easy, and affordable, and that effort grew into FreeTaxUSA. The company states that it supports hundreds of forms and files millions of tax returns to the IRS every year.

Products and positioning

High-quality tax filing software at unbeatable value, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees or forced upgrades.

  • Free federal tax returns

    Federal returns are always free and include basic, advanced, and premium features.

  • State tax returns

    State returns are priced at $15.99.

  • Deluxe

    A paid product tier listed in the site navigation.

  • Pro

    A paid product tier listed in the site navigation.

  • Audit Defense

    A support product listed in the site navigation.

  • Tax Extensions

    A service listed in the site navigation.

  • Prior Year Returns

    A service for filing prior year returns, with years 2018-2024 listed.

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