Free Federal tax filing options

The link below provides very basic, online filing and preparation for those with income of $58,000 or less. It's not for everybody, but if your returns are simple and your income falls under the limit, hey, save yourself a few bucks... 

THIS SITE DOES NOT GO ACTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 14.

If your income is above $58,000, you can still access and complete your forms, but it won't help you prepare your return (just basic "math").

Free-file link for free filing of FEDERAL taxes [irs.gov], goes active January 14: two flavors


Traditional Free File - I want tax software with step-by-step help.

• Free tax preparation and e-filing if your adjusted gross income is $58,000 or less in 2010.
• Asks simple questions, puts your answers on the right forms.
• Does all the math for you.
• Checks for accuracy.
• Get quick access to the most commonly filed federal tax forms and schedules for Traditional Free File.
• Some software companies may offer state tax preparation; however, fees may apply.

Free File Fillable Forms - I want to fill in the tax forms and file them online without tax software.

• There are no income limitations.
• Looks like blank IRS forms. You choose, self-prepare, and e-file your 1040, 1040 A and 1040EZ return.
• Includes basic calculation capability.
• Get quick access to the most commonly filed federal tax forms and schedules for Free File Fillable Forms.
• Does NOT support state forms or State e-file.

On Line:

TaxAct Federal w/free efiling: http://www.taxact.com/taxes-onlin...ne-tax.asp

H&R Block Federal w/free efiling: http://www.hrblock.com/

TurboTax w/free efiling: http://turbotax.intuit.com/person...dition.jsp
(Turbo Tax free does not include Schedules C,D,E,F)

Downloadable:

TaxAct Federal w/free efiling: http://www.taxact.com/taxes-onlin...ne-tax.asp

Other:
Free File Alliance (available after Jan 14): http://freefilealliance.org/