| Use your refund to pay | $29
PLUS bundle3 with 1yr audit defense |
$52.97 combined total4 3 yrs federal, 4 yrs state audit defense |
| Audit defense | ||
| Specialist support | ||
| Expert final review | $39 | Not offered |
| Up to 5-day early refund | $35
with your own bank5 |
Not offered |
100% accurate calculations. 100% of the time.
100% accurate calculations. 100% of the time.
When it comes to your taxes, we’re unapologetically perfectionists. File federal taxes for free and $15 for state with 100% accuracy guaranteed.1

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Our calculations are 100% accurate—guaranteed. If not, we’ll pay any penalties.
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We perform thousands of checks on your return so you can file confidently.
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35-day early program may change or discontinue at any time.
4Up to 5 days before IRS delivery in your own bank account for a fee. Terms apply. Money movement services by Intuit Payments, Inc. licensed by NYDFS.
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- Do it yourself for 100% free federal taxes. Just $15 per state.
- Every tax situation covered. From simple to complex.
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Frequently asked questions
There is no catch. All IRS forms and schedules are included at no cost, including:
- Schedule C (self-employed income)
- Schedule SE (self-employment tax)
- Schedule D (capital gains and investments)
- Form 8949 (stock and crypto sales)
- Schedule E (rental income)
- Schedule A (itemized deductions)
- Schedule 1 and other additional income forms
Absolutely not. These are strictly optional "peace of mind" services. You can successfully file your federal return for $0 without selecting any of these add-ons.
Yes. Your ability to e-file a complete and accurate federal tax return is not tied to a purchase. You have full access to all forms and filing capabilities regardless of whether you choose an add-on.
State filing is available for a flat fee of $15 per state.
We want our customers to love our products and services. Because we have customers who pay for our premium products and services, we can offer free tax filing to many customers.
Free Credit Karma Tax is powered by TurboTax technology.
Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. For more information about Intuit Payments' money transmission licenses, please visit https://www.intuit.com/legal/licenses/payment-licenses/.
*Not indicative of your actual refund. National average based on IRS data as of February 21, 2025.
1 If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a Free Credit Karma Tax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest. You are responsible for paying any additional tax liability you may owe. Excludes payment plans. This guarantee is good for the lifetime of your individual or business tax return, which Intuit defines as seven years from the date you filed it with Free Credit Karma Tax. Additional terms and limitations apply. See TurboTax Terms of Service for details.
2 If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method by filing an amended return, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. (Free Credit Karma Tax customers are entitled to payment of $30.) This guarantee is good for the lifetime of your individual tax return, which Intuit defines as seven years from the date you filed it with Free Credit Karma Tax. Additional terms and limitations apply. See TurboTax Terms of Service for details.
3 Terms apply.
4 FreeTaxUSA offers these services individually for a fee (not included in a bundle): Pay with your refund ($24.99); Audit Defense ($19.99); Specialist Support ($7.99)
5 Up to 5 Days Early to Your Bank Account: Personal taxes only. Your federal tax refund will be deposited to your selected bank account up to 5 days before the refund settlement date provided by the IRS (the date your refund would have arrived if sent from the IRS directly). The receipt of your refund 5 Days Early is subject to IRS submitting refund information to us at least 5 days before the refund settlement date. IRS does not always provide refund settlement information early. You will not be eligible to receive your refund up to 5 Days Early if (1) you take a Refund Advance loan, (2) IRS delays payment of your refund, or (3) your bank's policies do not allow for same-day payment processing. Up to 5 Days Early fee will be deducted directly from your refund prior to being deposited to your bank account. If your refund cannot be delivered at least 1 day early, you will not be charged the Up to 5 Days Early fee. Up to 5 Days Early program may change or be discontinued at any time.