Changing the World Pebble by Pebble: January 2014

2013 tax info is here!

The following information comes from the government's irs site and can be found by Clicking HERE.

Income below $58,000: Free File Software

Use free tax prep software
Software makes taxes easier
State returns available, some are free
Find Free File software

Free File Software

Income above $58,000: Free File Fillable Forms

Available January 31, 2014
Fillable, electronic versions of the paper forms
Must know how to do your taxes yourself
Does math; offers only basic guidance
State tax prep is not available

Free File Fillable Forms

1.Get Ready

Gather your tax information.
You need a copy of last year's tax returnand your W-2s, 1099s, etc.
Determine your AGI.
Check your last year's tax return for a quick estimate of your adjusted grossincome (AGI). Did you know that approximately 70% of all taxpayers have an AGI of $57,000 or less?
Review the Free File FAQs.
Read the Free File FAQs and Free File Fillable Forms FAQs for more information about the program.

2.Choose a Free File Option

Use Free File Tax Software.
This program is available if your AGI is $57,000 or less:
- Get help finding a Free File company that's right for you; or
- Browse the list of Free File companies to choose your own.

--OR--

Use Free File Fillable Forms.
Everyone is eligible to use Free File Fillable Forms, which are online versions of our paper forms designed for people comfortable preparing their own taxreturns. This option does not offer statetax returns and performs only basic calculations.

3.e-file Your Return for Free!

e-file with Free File.
Transmit your return electronically by using secure IRS e-file.
Use direct deposit.
Get your tax refund quickly and safely, and you can track your tax refund statuswithin 72 hours after you e-file.
Pay electronically.
Find out more about available electronic payment options.

Before you begin:

There are 14 commercial tax software companies that make their products available for free, only through Free File at IRS.gov.
Each company sets its own eligibility criteria, generally based on income, age, state residency, eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and military status.
If your adjusted gross income was $58,000 or less, you will find one or more free software options.
Once at the company's website, review their information to ensure it meets your needs. For example, some offer free state tax returns, and some charge a fee.
You may either browse the list of software offers below or use our tool, Help Me Find Free File Software.

EfileTaxReturns.com:

Adjusted Gross Income: between $4,000 and $58,000, and

Live in any state except: AK, FL, NV, SD, TN, TX, WA and WY

TaxACT Free File Edition:

Adjusted Gross Income: $52,000 or less, and
Age: between 18 and 57, and
Live in any state or U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses
Free Extensions

1040.com Free File Edition:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: 52 or younger, and
Live in any state or U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses
Free Extensions

Online Taxes at OLT.com:

Adjusted Gross Income: between $13,000 and $58,000, and
Live in any state or U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses

Tax Simple:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: 62 or younger, and
Live in any state, except: AK, FL, NH, NV, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WY
Free Extensions

TaxSlayer:

Adjusted Gross Income: $30,000 or less, and
Live in any state or U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses
en Español
Free Extensions

TurboTax:

Adjusted Gross Income: $30,000 or less, or
$58,000 or less for Active military, or
Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, and
Live in any state
Free Extensions

eSmartTax By Liberty Tax Service:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: between 18 and 54, and
Live in any state

FileYourTaxes.com:

Adjusted Gross Income: between $9,000 and $58,000, and
Age: between 16 and 69 and
Live in any state or U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses
Free Extensions

FreeTaxUSA® IRS Free File Edition:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: between 17 and 75, and
Live in any state, except: AK, FL, NV, NH, SD, TN, TX, WA and WY
Free Extensions

Free1040TaxReturn.com:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: 71 or younger, and
Live in any state, except: FL, NH, NV, SD, TN and TX
Free Extensions

ezTaxReturn.com:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Live in any of these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, and WI

H&R Block's Free File:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: 52 or younger, and
Live in any state

1040NOW.NET:

Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Live in any of these states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, GA, ID, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, VT, VA or WV
U.S. Citizens and resident aliens with foreign addresses OR
Adjusted Gross Income: $58,000 or less, and
Age: 60 or younger, and
Live in any of these states: CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, IL, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MT, NE, NJ, NM, OH, PA, UT or WI

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