1. ​What is the Free File Alliance?


2. What steps do I need to take to use Free File?


3. Do I qualify to use Free File?

1. What is the Free File Alliance?

   The Free File Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of tax software companies partnered with Wisconsin and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help our taxpayers prepare and e-file their federal and state tax returns for free.

   Our partners offer free services to taxpayers who meet certain requirements.

   The Wisconsin Department of Revenue does not endorse any software companies nor guarantee their products, services, or prices. Visit the IRS Free File page for more information about the program.

2. What steps do I need to take to use Free File?
   1. Choose a vendor from the list at the bottom of this page. Review each offer carefully before making your decision.
   2. Use the link from this page or the IRS Free File page for your chosen software. If you go directly to a company's website rather than using these links, you may not be able to redeem the free file offer. This may result in you being charged a fee to file your returns.
   3. File your federal and state returns. Follow the instructions in the software to set up your account and file.
      
      
3. Do I qualify to use Free File?

   Review the information below for each software provider to determine if you qualify to use their Free File product.

   Note: The income limits noted for each vendor refer to your federal adjusted gross income (AGI), as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Review the IRS definition of AGI prior to determining which software is right for you.

   If you do not qualify for any of the offers listed below, file your Wisconsin return using one of the following methods:

   • WisTax, Wisconsin's direct file tool
   • An approved software vendor
   • A tax professional
   • By mail using our printable forms
     
     

2023 Certified Free File Software

Note: Use the link below or the link from the IRS Free File page for your chosen software. If you do not use one of these links, you may not be able to redeem the free file offer and may be charged a fee.



FreeTaxUSA is offering free electronic preparation and filing services for both federal and Wisconsin tax returns to eligible Wisconsin taxpayers. To be eligible, taxpayers must have:

• Federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of $45,000 or less, or
• Served active-duty military in 2023 with an AGI of $79,000 or less



File with FreeTaxUSA



1040NOW is offering free federal and Wisconsin tax preparation and electronic filing for taxpayers who live in Wisconsin with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $32,000 or less. This offer is limited to three (3) free tax returns per computer.

File with 1040NOW



Online Taxes at OLT.com would like to offer free federal and Wisconsin tax preparation and e-filing if one of the below is true:

• Your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is $45,000 or less, or
• You are active-duty military with an AGI of 73,000 or less

File with OLT.com



1040.com offers free federal and Wisconsin tax preparation and e-filing to eligible Wisconsin taxpayers. To be eligible, you must:

• Have federal adjusted gross income (AGI) between $17,000 and $79,000, or
• Be active-duty military with an AGI of $79,000 or less

File with 1040.com

Applicable Laws and Rules

This document provides statements or interpretations of the following laws and regulations enacted as of January 30, 2024: chapter 71, Wis. Stats., and chs. Tax 1, 2, and 3, Wis. Adm. Code.

Laws enacted and in effect after this date, new administrative rules, and court decisions may change the interpretations in this document. Guidance issued prior to this date, that is contrary to the information in this document is superseded by this document, according to sec. 73.16(2)(a), Wis. Stats.

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