Taxpayers making up to $58,000 can e-file federal tax returns through IRS and tax software providers

SACRAMENTO -- Assemblymember Alyson Huber (D-El Dorado Hills) today encouraged taxpayers to take advantage of free tax preparation services available through the IRS Free File program.

“IRS Free File gives 100 million Americans online access to tax preparation software that allows you to easily prepare and e-file your federal taxes at no cost,” said Huber. “The program is open to everyone who made $58,000 or less last year. I encourage taxpayers to let IRS Free File do the hard work for you and you can even get a refund in as little as 10 days.”

To begin, taxpayers may visit the IRS website, www.IRS.gov, and click on the “Free File” icon. Users will find a list of Free File Alliance member companies and after selecting a company, taxpayers will be transferred to the company's website to prepare, complete and electronically file their federal income tax returns. Three of the 19 participating software companies also offer services in Spanish.

This year, according to Assemblymember Huber, the Free File Alliance has also partnered with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), a service for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. Thanks to the new partnership with the Free File Alliance, VITA will extend its reach and help the IRS provide expanded free tax prep services to more taxpayers who need additional assistance.

The Free File Alliance (www.freefilealliance.org), a coalition of 19 industry-leading tax software companies, has partnered with the IRS since 2003 to help low- and middle-income Americans prepare, complete and e-file their federal tax returns online.

For more information, please visit asm.ca.gov/huber or call (916) 464-1910.

CONTACT: Tim Reardon, (916) 319-2010