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Last Updated: 5/23/2013

Free Electronic Filing for Qualifying Individuals

Taxpayers can begin filing electronically on January 30, 2013.

The tax software below provides free electronic filing of federal and Minnesota returns to qualifying individuals. Read the eligibility requirements for each product and choose the one that's right for you.

You must use the links below to receive the free filing offers.


You must file both your federal and Minnesota return using one of the links below. Do not go directly to the company's website or access the sites through any other links.

Note: Additional products will be listed as they become available.

 

TaxAct

​Requirements for free filing:

  • FAGI of $51,000 or less and
  • Age 18 through 57

File format: Online interview process

If you choose this product, use this special TaxAct link.

Tax Slayer​

Requirements for free filing:

  • your adjusted gross income is $30,000 or less 
  • Filing format: Online interview process.

If you choose this product, use this special TaxSlayer link.

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TaxHawk​

Requirements for free filing:

  • Federal adjusted gross income (FAGI) of $57,000 or less, and
  • Age between 23 and 65 (on December 31, 2012)

Filing format: Online interview process.

If you choose this product, use this special TaxHawk link.  ​

 

1040Now​

Requirements for free filing:

  • FAGI of $32,000 or less and you live in Minnesota.

Filing format: Online interview process

If you choose this product, use this special 1040Now link.

OLT
(Online Taxes)
Online Taxes ​

 

Requirements for free filing:

  • FAGI between $12,050 and $57,000, regardless of age.

Filing format: Online interview process.

If you choose this product, use this special Online Taxes Free File Link.​ 

 

H&R Block

Requirements for free filing:

  • FAGI of $57,000 or less
  • Age 52 or younger as of December 31, 2012
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Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product, use this H&R Block Link.​ 

 

TurboTax Freedom Edition​

Requirements for free filing:

  • FAGI of $31,000 or less or
  • Active duty military with FAGI of $57,000 or less or
  • Qualified for the federal Earned Income Credit.
Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product, use this TurboTax link.​ 

 

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