The Free File Alliance, a coalition of industry-leading tax software companies, has partnered with the IRS to create IRS Free File, a program that allows families with an Adjusted Gross Income of $57,000 or less to use their software to file their 2011 taxes electronically for free.
For people with higher incomes, there are online forms on the site that are designed for those who are comfortable preparing their own tax returns. So anyone can file electronically for free.
To take advantage of this offer, click here. Choose a tax software company (you can use their “help me find a company” tool to decide which one to use). You’ll then be directed to the company’s Web site where you can prepare, complete, and electronically file your federal income tax return for free. Some companies also support state tax returns.