Simple tax return? You could file for free
A simple return is one that's filed using IRS Form 1040 only, without attaching any schedules.
If you have a simple tax return, you could be eligible to file for $0
Simple tax returns are those filed using IRS Form 1040 only, with no added complexity.
Only certain tax situations qualify.
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Situations covered
- W-2 income
- Interest or dividends (1099-INT/1099-DIV) that don’t require filing a Schedule B
- IRS standard deduction
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
- Child tax credits
- Student loan interest deduction
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Situations not covered
- Itemized deductions
- Unemployment income reported on a 1099-G
- Business or 1099-NEC income
- Stock sales
- Rental property income
- Credits, deductions and income reported on other forms or schedules (for example, income related to crypto transactions)
