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IRS Free File Eligibility & Requirements | E-File Taxes 2024

For filing tax return using irs.gov/freefile, taxpayers need to have AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) upto $79,000. Any person whether Single or Married can file it. For couples e-filing can be done combined or individually. 

It can be filed by taxpayers filling Form 1040 or 1040-SR as their tax return. On the other hand if Tax situation is complex then you're not eligible through this program. 

In order to participate in IRS free File program, you need to-

• Sign Up yourself on any IRS trusted Free File software provider.

• Arrange Proper Internet Connection.

• Possess a valid Social Security Number (SSN).

• E-mail & Password with you.

How does Free Fillable Forms Work?

Alike normal Tax forms IRS free fillable form are their electronic versions. Filers can simply fill out the forms along with document details. It doesn't offer any guidance or calculators to ease tax return filing. 

For accessing free filing benefits you need to sign up an account on prior basis.

1. Head on to www.irs.gov/freefile fillable forms firstly.

2. Tap on the "Start Free Fillable Forms".

3. Thereafter, click the 'Create An Account".

4. Fill in the details asked & tap on "Create Account".

5. Now, put in User ID.

6. Verify your Account now.

Fill IRS Tax Forms

Now, upon creating your account you can go ahead by  

• Selecting Main Form - Form 1040, Form-1040 A or Form-1040 EZ.

• Fill in the necessary details in the Form.

• For performing calculations, put in needed details & tap on the 'Do the Math" option.

• Add details in 'Additional Information' tab too.

• Now, add forms like W-2, Form-1099 R and any other.

E-Filing Tax Return

• As your forms are filled, now add required documents.

• Put in the details from Income documents (W-2, Form-1099, etc) & click on the 'Add' button for adding subsequent documents.

• Nextly, fill in the Federal witholding amount.

• Authenticate your Identity with IRS using Social Security Number. 

• Further, put Email Id twice, date, DOB, Phone Number and details of Spouse if filing Tax Return jointly.

• Pay any debt if you've owed from earlier returns via Debit card, Check or Directy Pay Methods. 

• Review your Return once, look for any incomplete Tax forms & print the return. 

• Hit “E-File Now”.