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We partner with the Free File Alliance to offer you options to e-file your federal and New York State income tax returns—at no cost, if you qualify.
Am I eligible to Free File?
You may be eligible for Free File using one of the software providers below, if:
- your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is $41,000 or less regardless of age, or
- you are 57 years old or younger with a federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of $60,000 or less, or
- your federal AGI was $73,000 or less and you served as Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard).
If you do not qualify to use one of the Free File software providers, you still have choices that may for work you! See Other e-file options to learn more.
Important: The income limits noted for each vendor refer to your federal adjusted gross income. Federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is defined as gross income minus adjustments to income. Gross income includes your wages, dividends, capital gains, business income, retirement distributions, as well as other income. For more information, visit the IRS at Definition of Adjusted Gross Income.
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Get ready!
For everything you'll need to choose the right software and prepare your return, see Get ready to e-file your income tax return. For additional tools, see Filing season resource center for additional filing information.
Review eligibility criteria for each software provider before selecting a product.
Remember, no matter which option is right for you, e-file is always the fastest, easiest, safest choice!
Note: If the Free File option you used last year is no longer listed, or you no longer qualify, you can still e-file using one of the other options, but you will need to create an account with the new software. Remember to have a copy of last year’s return available so you have all the information you need to easily e-file!
Not sure if you need to file?
See Do I need to file an income tax return? for more information.
You qualify to use this software provider at no cost if:
- your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is $41,000 or less regardless of age, or
- your federal AGI was $73,000 or less and you served as Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard).
You must access the OLT Free File website from this page, otherwise, you may be charged a fee. (If you are charged a fee, stop and contact the vendor directly.)
You qualify to use this software provider at no cost if:
- you are 57 years old or younger with a federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of $60,000 or less, or
- your federal AGI was $73,000 or less and you served as Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard).
You must access the TaxSlayer website from this page, otherwise, you may be charged a fee. (If you are charged a fee, stop and contact the vendor directly.)
You qualify to use this software provider at no cost if:
- your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is $41,000 or less, or
- your federal AGI was $73,000 or less and you served as Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard).
You must access the FreeTaxUSA website from this page, otherwise, you may be charged a fee. (If you are charged a fee, stop and contact the vendor directly.)
Get ready!
For everything you'll need to choose the right software and prepare your return, see Get ready to e-file your income tax return.
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