U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady urges constituents to utilize free resource for tax preparation
Congressman Kevin Brady, a senior member of House Ways and Means committee, encourages taxpayers in the 8th Congressional District of Texas to use the free tax preparation services available through the Free File program. Taxpayers with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less can prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost at http://www.IRS.gov/freefile.
Free File is made possible through a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a coalition of industry-leading tax software companies. Since its inception in 2003, the program has offered 70 percent of taxpayers free access to leading commercial tax preparation software from Free File Alliance member companies. Free File has already saved taxpayers an estimated $1.2 billion in filing costs.
Tax Day is often a source of frustration for taxpayers, so anything that can make the process less painful is appreciated, says Brady. I encourage taxpayers who qualify to utilize this free resource.
IRS Free File is available at http://www.IRS.gov/freefile, which provides a list of Free File Alliance member companies and their free tax software offerings. Users may either choose the company that fits their needs or utilize the Help me Find Free File Software tool. After selecting a company, users will be transferred to the companys website to prepare, complete and electronically file their federal income tax returns. The service is also available in Spanish.
Free File also offers basic federal e-filing services with no income limitations. This basic e-filing service, called Free File Fillable Forms, allows taxpayers who are familiar with tax law and need no preparation assistance to complete and file their federal income tax electronically. It is also available at http://www.IRS.gov/freefile.
Free File Alliance member companies have continually worked with the IRS to strengthen the Free File program, and taxpayers have consistently reported that it is user-friendly and efficient. Responding to a 2009 IRS survey, 96 percent of users said they found Free File easy to use, while 98 percent said they would recommend the program to others.
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U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady urges constituents to utilize free resource for tax preparation