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Software companies offer Free File as a free service to taxpayers that meet eligibility criteria. Each company has different rules that you should carefully review before starting your return.
You must use the links to the software vendor Web sites below to access Free File for federal and New York State income tax returns. Each site provides details about the company's services.
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The following companies currently offer free federal and state tax preparation to New York State taxpayers for tax year 2011.

Company	Eligibility requirements
MyFreeTaxes	Free federal and free state tax preparation and e-file if: Your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less with no age restrictions
H&R Block Free File	Free Federal and Free State tax preparation and e-file if: Your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less You are 52 years or younger Includes form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief)
TaxSlayer TaxSlayer.com	Available to the following qualified individuals Household income is under $57,000 and Are 25 years old or younger or Qualify for Earned Income Credit or Are Active Duty Military
TurboTax taxfreedom.com	Filing with TurboTax is easy and accurate. It asks you easy-to-understand questions, uncovers overlooked deductions, and double-checks for errors. And when you e-file with TurboTax, you can get your refund faster! To use this free service, click www.taxfreedom.com TurboTax®: Free federal and state online tax preparation and e-filing with TurboTax Freedom EditionSM if in tax year 2011 you meet one of the following: Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or Earned $31,000 or less Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), or Served Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a military W2 and AGI of $57,000 or less.

Definitions:
Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI): On your 2011 federal tax return, this is the amount on line 4 of Form 1040EZ, line 21 of Form 1040A, or line 37 of Form 1040.
Earned income tax credit (EITC): See IRS Information concerning eligibility for EITC. Use the IRS EITC Assistant to determine your eligibility for the credit.