Federal Free Edition is for people who have simple tax returns and don’t need much tax guidance. There is no income limitation to use this software. The TurboTax free version supports most common IRS Tax Forms and Schedules used to file simple tax returns. The free edition allows you to e-file your return free. But if you need to file a state tax return, then you will pay $27.95 per state tax return.

The At Home tax software is available to all individuals who needs to file tax return. The software supports most of tax forms required for simple tax returns and is a good choice for first-time filers. The Free version comes with some of the important features you will find in paid version like Accuracy Review, FREE expert advice from our community of tax specialists, FREE audit support and representation from an enrolled agent, 100% Accuracy Guarantee and Maximum Refund Guarantee.

Free Edition is best for simple and straight forward tax returns for those taxpayers who uses filing status single, married filing jointly and married filing separately filing status. Compared to , allows you to import W2 and 1099 to start your return, but you have to pay $9.95 to import previous year's CompleteTax return.

TaxACT® Free Tax Software can be used to file Federal tax return free of charge and is not limited to simple tax returns as in the case of , or . There are very few differences in features between the free version and higher versions like deluxe or ultimate. The main features available in higher versions are the capability to import previous year data, availability of extra calculators and reports, etc. In free version the state tax return will cost $14.95, while deluxe version it costs only $17.95 which include a Federal return and one state return. So TaxACT® Free version is ideal for those taxpayers who don’t have to file state tax return.

FreeTaxUSA is a website from TaxHawk with different pricing model.  FreeTaxUSA  offer Free Federal Tax Return preparation and filing for all. They have deluxe version that comes with audit protection and support and costs $5.95. The state tax filing cost $9.95. Other website operated by the TaxHawk Express1040 also free tax filing and a deluxe version for $4.95, but the state tax filing costs only $12.95.