Free e-filing?

[Waffle]

Is there any reputable website where you can file both federal and state income tax forms for free? This would be a very simple tax return. Or if not free, any idea what the cheapest would be.

I use Turbotax for myself, but I'm looking for something I could use to do my mother's returns for her.

[TheOtherMe]

I was never able to find a place where you can e-file the state return for free. Go to the IRS site and find the free e-file for the federal. Some states allow you to e-file on their website. I know Colorado does and I have done that before.

[cael]

Massachusetts does, I looked it up the other day - if your AGI is under $58k I think. Check w/ your state. I'm trying to figure out cheaper/free ways to do our taxes this year too.

[mwcpa]

waffle.... here's a link to details from the IRS about free e-file through them

www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118508,00.html

some states have similar programs, check your state's department of tax website... there are also some community groups that may have similar free or low cost programs

[Waffle]

thanks everyone. I'm going to work on them this weekend. If Indiana doeesn't have a free e file option she'll just have to live with the old fashioned mail them in option. Thanks again.

[wodehouse]

Indiana...file directly with the state secure.in.gov/apps/dor/ifile/

[commentator]

Virginia no longer provides free efiling. I recomend that Virginians file paper state returns.

[nomngal]

Minn has many options available thru Mn Dept of Rev. By starting there, both state & fed are filed free.

[commentator]

VITA does provide free efiling. "Low income" is around $50,000 or less.

[TheOtherMe]

AARP also has sites and provides assistance to both seniors and low income. Their low income requirements are the same as those of VITA.

[Epiphany]

We've had very good luck using taxslayer.com the last couple years. 9.95 for federal.