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Welcome to the Free File Alliance |
The Free File Alliance is a free federal tax preparation and electronic filing program developed through a public-private partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of private sector tax software companies.
Free File
allows taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $56,000 or less to
prepare, complete and electronically file their federal tax returns for
free.
The program has quickly become an important tool for the American taxpayer. It is vital in helping moderate and lower income Americans prepare and electronically file their returns.
Free File Alliance Goals
- ♦ Help achieve the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 goal of having 80% of all returns received electronically by 2007.
- ♦ Provide more free online filing options to taxpayers.
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| KEY FACTS | 24 million returns have been e-filed through Free File since 2003.
4.8 million returns were e-filed through the program in 2008.
98 million Americans – 70% of all taxpayers – are eligible for Free File.
92% of users intend to use Free File again (2008 IRS survey).
98% of users would recommend Free File to others (2008 IRS survey). |
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- ♦ Make tax filing and preparation easier and reduce the burden on taxpayers.
- ♦ Help every participating taxpayer accurately complete their tax return.
- ♦ Minimize tax payment; Maximize tax returns.
Free File is Fast, Easy and Safe
Free File is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The software is updated constantly to give American taxpayers the most up-to-date information to complete returns accurately. It allow taxpayers to receive refunds in half the time.
Every federal tax return is transmitted through a secure IRS e-file system and is completely safe. After each return is transmitted to the IRS, a confirmation email is sent to let the taxpayer know that his or her return was accepted.
How to Get Started
Visit www.irs.gov to use Free File.
On the IRS website, taxpayers can find e-filing offers from participating companies and choose the one that fits their needs. |
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