Yes, it is safe to file taxes with FreeTaxUSA. It is an authorized IRS e-file provider that meets or exceeds IRS security requirements. The platform protects user data using encryption both at rest and in transit, 24/7 monitoring, and optional multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure secure, confidential tax filing.
The IRS Free File program is a fast, safe and free way to do your federal tax return online. The IRS and industry-leading tax software companies deliver the program through the Free File Alliance.
We do not collect or sell data from the information on your tax return. That information is always kept confidential between you and the IRS.
All major tax situations are supported for free
FreeTaxUSA supports over 350 credits and deductions. Our free federal service includes basic, premium, and self-employed tax forms.
Yes. To pay for our fees with your refund, you'll have to select to receive your refund via direct deposit. You can't select to receive by paper check in the mail. If you don't have a bank account or don't want your refund sent to your bank account, you can select our prepaid debit card option.
Yes, you may electronically file your Federal tax return with FreeTaxUSA without filing the state tax return(s) at the same time.
FreeTaxUSA is a tax software that helps individuals and small businesses file taxes and manage personal finance more easily. It's ideal for freelancers, small business owners, and individual filers filing their returns for the first time or seeking a budget-friendly solution.
FreeTaxUSA is a great alternative to high priced tax software such as TurboTax and H&R Block. Easy to use and a fraction of the cost of the other alternatives. Filed electronically and had my returns in 2 weeks. Highly recommend.
There is no income limit on FreeTaxUSA. See the IRS FreeFile program for limits, not FreeTaxUSA.
We've filed over 82 million returns and meet or exceed IRS security requirements.
The "20k rule" refers to the traditional IRS threshold for reporting income from payment apps and online marketplaces on Form 1099-K: over $20,000 in gross payments AND more than 200 transactions in a calendar year. While a law (the American Rescue Plan) temporarily lowered the threshold to $600, recent legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) (OBBBA), has reinstated the $20,000/200-transaction rule for tax years starting in 2025, providing relief for casual sellers and gig workers.
How much tax do I pay on a weekly pay of $600 in Australia? You will pay $48 in tax, with the tax free threshold.
The main cons of FreeTaxUSA are its basic interface requiring more user knowledge, lack of direct document import (manual entry needed), no true "free" option for complex returns (states cost extra, and some features are paid), and limited free support, though paid options exist, making it less ideal for complex situations or those needing hand-holding compared to premium software.
When can I expect my California tax refund? If you e-file, it can take up to three weeks to receive your refund. For paper filers, it can take up to three months to receive your refund.
This is the best for novices who need to walk through the process but also good for professionals who want to skip right to the forms. I love FreeTaxUSA. I am a retired CPA and I would put this up against the best paid preparation software available for Federal and State tax returns.
Select 'Import my previous year tax return' and either drag and drop the PDF of your tax return (1040) into the dotted square or select 'Upload file'. Confirm the information we got from your uploaded document. Awesome! Now you're ready to file with FreeTaxUSA!