There’s roughly one month remaining before the 2026 filing season concludes on April 15. For taxpayers who haven’t filed their federal income tax returns yet, they may be eligible to file for free. IRS Free File can support several different types of returns, from simple to complex ones that include credits, deductions or business expenses.

IRS Free File options

Credits and deductions
Eligible taxpayers using IRS Free File can still claim common and valuable tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and other refundable credits. Refundable tax credits can reduce the amount of tax owed or result in a refund, even if no tax is due.

Taxpayers choosing to use an IRS Free File option may also be able to deduct their business expenses, depending on tax limits and rules, even if they didn't receive a Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-K, W-2 or other income statement.

Steps for using IRS Free File

IRS Free File works on computers, smart phones or tablets.