FreeTaxUSA is owned and operated by TaxHawk, Inc.. Founded in 2001, TaxHawk is based in Utah and is an authorized IRS e-file provider that specializes in, and owns, the FreeTaxUSA.com, TaxHawk.com, and Express1040.com websites.
IRS-approved e-file provider
We've filed over 82 million tax returns with the IRS.
Intuit Inc. is an American multinational business software company that specializes in financial software. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company is led by CEO Sasan Goodarzi.
Intuit Corporation, which owns Intuit, is headquartered in Mountain View, California. There are a number of different versions, including TurboTax Deluxe, TurboTax Premier, etc. TurboTax is available for both federal and state income tax returns.
Accountants often dislike QuickBooks (especially the Online version) due to its limitations for complex work, weak reporting, frequent disruptive updates, and poor customer support, which hinder robust financial controls and efficient auditing compared to the Desktop version or other software. They find it less reliable for complex needs, poorly customizable, and frustrating when forced migrations or bugs interfere with established processes, making it feel better suited for basic businesses rather than professional accounting.
Information privacy. 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.
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.
TaxHawk, Inc. is the sole owner of the information collected on www.FreeTaxUSA.com. Information is collected in order for taxpayers to prepare and electronically file their tax returns.
ezTaxReturn has been an Authorized IRS e-File Provider since 1999.
When you select to pay our fee with your federal or state refund, you set up a temporary bank account with Civista Bank, a division of the Santa Barbara's TPG group.
We make money from our state tax return and other optional services. All pricing and payment options.
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TaxHawk, Inc., owner of FreeTaxUSA.com, was founded in 2001 and is an authorized IRS e-file provider. Their online tax software is designed for self-prepared tax returns.
FreeTaxUSA was made for you
In 2001, a CPA and a software developer sat at a kitchen table, determined to make tax filing fast, easy and affordable. That dream has grown into FreeTaxUSA. We support hundreds of forms and every year we file millions of tax returns to the IRS.
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.
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Everyone qualifies for free federal taxes! There are no hidden fees, forced upgrades, or income limits. State tax returns are only $15.99.
To replace QuickBooks, popular alternatives include Xero, great for collaboration and established businesses; FreshBooks, ideal for freelancers with strong invoicing and time tracking; Wave, offering free basic accounting; Zoho Books, known for automation and Zoho integration; and Sage (Intacct/Accounting) for growing or larger businesses needing advanced features. Key factors in choosing involve your business size, industry (service vs. product), need for automation, and budget.