There are a handful of options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
The 2024 tax filing season officially began on Monday, Jan. 29, with returns due on April 15.
Many tax preparation companies say they offer free filing, but some people on social media have claimed that services advertised as free don’t always turn out that way by the time people submit their returns.
Now that the 2024 tax season is underway, people online are looking for ways to file their taxes for free.
THE QUESTION
Can you file your taxes for free?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, you can file your taxes for free.
WHAT WE FOUND
The IRS announced on Jan. 22 that Free File, a federal program that partners with outside providers to offer free online tax preparation and filing software, is ready to use. Any taxpayer or family whose adjusted gross income (AGI) was $79,000 or less …