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If you choose this option, you should know how to prepare your own tax return. You must begin your filing option at IRS. Prepare and efile your federal tax return. The IRS does not endorse any individual partner company. What You Need to Get Started. Personal Information You Need A copy of last year's tax return in order to access your Adjusted Gross Income AGI Valid Social Security numbers for yourself, your spouse, and any dependent, if applicable Income and Receipts Social Security benefits Unemployment Compensation All receipts pertaining to your small business, if applicable Income receipts from rental, real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporation, trusts Other income W-2s , showing your annual wages from all of your employers Form INT , showing interest paid to you throughout the year Form G , showing any refund, credit or offset of state and local taxes Forms DIV and R , showing dividends and distributions from retirement and other plans paid to you during the year ACA Filers Form A , Health Insurance Marketplace Statement.

Form , Premium Tax Credit File Electronically When self-preparing your taxes and filing electronically, you must sign and validate your electronic tax return. To sign your electronic tax return, use a 5 digit self-select PIN, any five numbers except all zeros that you choose that will which serves as your electronic signature. By Mail: Mail your tax return, allowing 5 to 10 days for delivery.

Contact Information To get a notification from the Free File software company that your return was accepted by IRS, you need a valid email address.

Information Safety. Prior-Year Returns. Related Tools and Information. You can also ask your tax preparer for electronic payment options. If you choose a program and qualify, you will not be charged for preparation and e-filing of a federal tax return. If you choose this email link and qualify, you will not be charged for preparation and e-filing of a federal tax return. Fees to file your federal return are prohibited: No participant in the Free File Program will charge you anything to file your federal tax return if you qualify.

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There is no cost for a federal tax return to qualifying taxpayers. More In Tax Pros. What are the objectives of the Free File Agreement? Provide greater access to free, online tax filing options with trusted partners only through IRS.