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Hiring a professional tax preparer can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. And they may be necessary in some cases.
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But if your tax picture is fairly simple, there are several ways to file your federal and state taxes for free… if you qualify!!
The IRS partners with various tax preparation services to offer Free File:
https://www.irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free
California residents may be able to file state taxes for free through the Franchise Tax Board:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/ways-to-file/online/calfile/index.asp
Arizona residents may qualify for a free filing through the state’s Department of Revenue:
https://azdor.gov/file-and-pay/e-file-services/free-tax-return-preparation
TurboTax offers free federal and state tax filing for simpler returns if you meet certain requirements:
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp
H and R Block offers a free filing for simpler returns if you qualify:
