Brad Hanson

Brad Hanson is a senior editor at Intuit Credit Karma specializing in tax. He joined Credit Karma in 2017. Brad has more than 30 years of experience in print and digital media, having served as a copy chief/multiplatform editor for the Business section of the Los Angeles Times and as a journalism instructor at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Brad earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton and master’s in management from the University of Redlands.

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How to file taxes for free

Key takeaway: Free tax filing options are available through IRS Free File, government-sponsored community assistance programs and free editions from major tax brands — but not everyone is eligible. You may be able to file your federal and state taxes for free, depending on your income, age, military status and the tax forms you’re required […]

Brad Hanson

How to file taxes for free

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