Issue Number: Tax Tip 2026-48Don’t delay filing any longer: Several free filing options still available Taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2025 return still have free filing options available. Extension filers have until Oct. 15 but are encouraged not to wait. IRS Free File
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online. Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less in 2025, can use guided tax preparation software to file their federal tax return. Using IRS Free File can help taxpayers take advantage of any tax credits they may be eligible for, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit. IRS Free File Fillable Forms
Electronic federal tax forms are available to everyone, regardless of income, with Free File Fillable Forms. People should be comfortable preparing their own tax returns before using these forms. MilTax
Eligible members of the military community can also file their taxes using MilTax, a free tax resource offered through Military OneSource. Eligible taxpayers can use MilTax to electronically file a federal tax return and up to five state returns for free. Other e-filing options
Taxpayers can also use commercial software to file their taxes. The return is securely transmitted through an IRS-approved electronic channel and checked for mistakes. If the IRS finds easy-to-fix mistakes, such as a math error or an incorrect Social Security number, the IRS immediately sends it back to the taxpayer to fix it and re-file it. This saves time and prevents a simple mistake from holding up any tax refund. To find a tax professional who’s qualified to prepare, transmit and process e-filed returns, taxpayers should consult the Authorized IRS e-file Provider database, a nationwide listing of all businesses that participate in the IRS e-file program. Taxpayers in disaster areas
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