How it works
Enter your tax information
Walk through five sections: personal info, income (W-2, 1099s), deductions, credits, and a review. Upload your tax documents or enter numbers manually using the form and box references provided.
Review your estimate
See your estimated refund or amount owed, a bracket-by-bracket breakdown, and a line-by-line Form 1040 summary.
File with the IRS for free
Download your summary PDF and use it to file your own return through IRS Direct File, IRS Free File, or Free File Fillable Forms — all free, official IRS tools.
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2025 tax year
Federal brackets, standard deduction, EITC, Child Tax Credit, self-employment tax, and QBI deduction included.
Estimate only
This is a calculator, not a filing service. You file your return yourself through free IRS options listed in the results.
Open source roots
Tax logic informed by IRS Direct File and UsTaxes.
Free IRS filing options
After you estimate your taxes here, use one of these official IRS options to file your return for free.
IRS Direct File
File directly with the IRS for free. Expanding to all states.
IRS Free File
Free guided filing through IRS partners if AGI is $89,000 or less.
Free File Fillable Forms
Electronic IRS forms you fill out yourself. Any income level.
VITA/TCE Locator
Free in-person tax help for qualifying individuals.
Disclaimer: This is a calculation tool, not official tax advice. Verify all calculations with the IRS. You file your return yourself via free IRS options. FileTaxesForFree is not affiliated with the IRS.