El Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a program called IRS Free File that allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their federal income tax return without any costelectronically and securely.

This program is available through a public-private partnership between the IRS and commercial tax software providers participating in Free File. Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $89,000 or less They can access guided software to complete and file their free tax return, using tools designed to help them find all applicable credits and deductions and file the form correctly and efficiently.

For individuals with an AGI above that limit, the IRS offers Free File Fillable FormsFree electronic forms that allow you to complete and submit your return yourself, ideal for those familiar with IRS instructions.

IRS Free File not only makes preparing and filing taxes free, but it can also help taxpayers claim important refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit or Child and Dependent Tax Creditwhich can reduce the tax owed or increase the tax refund.

To find the appropriate Free File option, taxpayers can visit the official IRS website at IRS.gov/freefile, where participating partners are listed and tools are offered to guide the selection of the software that best suits your tax situation.