How to File Taxes Using cash.app/taxes 

Filing your taxes online has never been easier, and cash.app/taxes is one of the most popular free platforms available today. Whether you are a salaried employee, freelancer, gig worker, or small business owner, Cash App Taxes allows you to file both federal and state tax returns 100% free, without hidden charges.

cash.app/taxes is the official tax-filing service provided by Cash App. It was previously known as Credit Karma Tax and is now fully integrated into the Cash App platform.

With Cash App Taxes, users can:

• File federal and state returns for free

• Report W-2, 1099, and self-employment income

• Claim all major tax credits and deductions

• Get refunds via direct deposit or Cash App balance

• Track IRS refund status in real time

You can use cash.app/taxes if you are:

• A salaried employee (W-2 income)

• A freelancer or contractor (1099-NEC/MISC)

• A gig worker (Uber, DoorDash, online services)

• A reseller or online seller

• A small business owner

• An investor with stock or crypto income

• A student with part-time income

• A taxpayer claiming credits or deductions

Before starting your tax return, keep these documents ready:

Identity & Personal Details

• Social Security Number (SSN)

• Date of birth

• Bank account details or Cash App account

• Filing status (Single, Married, Head of Household)
  
  

Income Documents

• W-2 (job income)

• 1099-NEC (freelance work)

• 1099-K (digital payments)

• 1099-DIV (dividend income)

• 1099-INT (interest)

• Crypto and stock transaction reports
  
  

Deduction & Credit Proof

• Education expenses

• Medical bills

• Childcare expenses

• Home mortgage interest

• Business expenses

• Retirement contributions

This extended filing guide ensures high SEO relevance and user clarity.

Step 1: Start a New Tax Return

Open Cash App → go to cash.app/taxes → tap Start Filing.

Step 2: Choose Federal or State Return

cash.app/taxes lets you file both, starting with federal.

Step 3: Enter Income Information

Supported forms include:

• W-2

• 1099-NEC

• 1099-INT

• 1099-DIV

• 1099-G

• Other common income forms
  
  

Step 4: Add Adjustments

These include:

• Student loan interest

• Retirement contributions

• HSA contributions
  
  

Step 5: Choose Your Deductions

You may qualify for:

• Standard deduction

• Itemized deductions

• Education credits
  
  

Step 6: Review Final Return

Check for mistakes or missing information.

Step 7: Submit Filing

E-file and wait for IRS approval.

Step 8: Track Refund

Refunds are tracked inside Cash App.

• Forgetting 1099 income

• Entering wrong bank details

• Choosing incorrect filing status

• Skipping business expenses

• Not reviewing deductions

• Filing with missing documents

• Ignoring IRS warnings
  
  

Avoiding these mistakes ensures faster refunds and zero penalties.