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Free e-file for qualifying individuals

Taxpayers can begin filing electronically on January 15.

The tax software below provides free electronic filing of federal and Minnesota returns to qualifying individuals. Read the eligibility requirements for each product and choose the one that’s right for you.

You must use the links below to receive the free filing offers. Do not go directly to the company’s website or access the sites through any other links.

Note: Additional products will be listed as they become available.

Free e-file information and requirements

TaxSlayer
  Requirements for free filing:

  • Age 25 or younger in 2009 with household income of less than $56,000; or
  • Age 65 or older in 2009 with household income of less than $56,000; or
  • Served on active military duty in 2009 (must have an active military EIN to file free); or
  • Eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); or
  • Federal adjusted gross income of $10,000 or less, regardless of age.
Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product
, use this special TaxSlayer link. To receive the free offer, you must file both your federal and Minnesota return through this website.


OLT
OnLine Taxes

  Requirements for free filing:

  • Age 20 or younger in 2009.
Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product
, use this special OLT OnLine Taxes link.


TurboTax Freedom Edition
  Requirements for free filing:

Filing format: Online interview process
If you choose this product
, use this special TurboTax link.


TaxSimple, Inc.
  Requrements for free filing:

  • Earned adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $57,000
Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product
, use this special TaxSimple link.


TaxHawk
  Requrements for free filing:

  • Earned adjusted gross income (AGI) of $20,000 or less
Filing format: Online interview process.
If you choose this product
, use this special TaxHawk link.


If you have questions when filing your return
You must contact the customer support area for the product you’re using. Software companies provide these services, not the Minnesota Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue does not endorse any company or offer technical assistance for its products.

Don’t qualify for free filing?
Low-cost filing options are available! See more online filing products.