The IRS Free File (FFA) program is offered through the IRS/State website. Guidelines for each trusted partner are detailed on the site. 

If you qualify, there are a few points worth noting.

• You are under no obligation to buy any products or services.
• When choosing a company, be sure to click the link to their website only through the IRS website.
• If you go directly to a tax software company's website, you may not get the IRS Free File offer. Be sure to start at the site listed above.

For TaxAct, in order to qualify for the FREE Federal e-file with the IRS Free File program you must first go to the IRS website (or participating State site) and select the company and program of your choice. Then complete the registration process. This will allow you to qualify as a registered FFA user and receive the FREE Federal e-filing through TaxAct.

When choosing your Free File Software from the IRS Free File Members list, TaxAct's specific qualifications for using the 'IRS Free File Program delivered by TaxAct' for the 2024 tax year are:

• Adjusted Gross Income: $84,000 or less AND your age is 20-59, OR
• Free for Active Military with an Adjusted Gross Income of $84,000 or less
• Available for foreign address filers
• Free state returns if you qualify for the federal return in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington & West Virginia
• Other state returns are $39.99

When choosing to use TaxAct, you will navigate away from the IRS site. You will then click on the Start Your Free Return button and create a TaxAct account. If you have an existing TaxAct username and password, simply choose the Sign in link at the top right of the page.

If you do not qualify for free filing through TaxAct, either return to the IRS Free File page and choose a different vendor that has an offer you may qualify for, or see if one of the other TaxAct products will work for you on https://www.taxact.com/.