Iowa Department of Revenue

Get your refund in days instead of weeks!

88% of Iowans filed their income tax return electronically last year!

eFiling is fast, safe, and easy!

You may qualify to file your federal AND Iowa returns together at no cost.

If you don't qualify to file for free, file your federal and/or Iowa return using one of the following service providers.

eFile for Free Filing Options

Through a public-private partnership, taxpayers are able to access free, online tax preparation and electronic filing services. When accessing the online software provided by the Free File Alliance through this Web site, eligible taxpayers are able to prepare and file the federal and state income tax returns for free.

Online Taxes at OLT.com

Free federal and state online tax preparation and e-filing if:

Your Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is between $12,050 and $57,000 regardless of age.

Note: OLT Free File website must be accessed through the link above. Any other link used to access OLT website may result in fees or charges.

1040NOW

Free federal and Iowa tax preparation and e-file if:

Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $32,000 or less, and
You live in Iowa.

Turbo Tax Freedom Edition
Free federal and state online tax preparation and e-filing if you meet one of the following:

Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $31,000 or less, or
Federal AGI of $57,000 or less and were Active Duty Military or reservist, or,
Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

H&R Block
Free federal and state online tax return preparation and e-file if you meet the following criteria:

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $57,000 or less
Age is 52 or younger

TaxAct

Free federal and free state online tax preparation and e-filing if:

Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $51,000 or less, and
You are age 18 through 57 years old.

TaxHawk

Free federal and Iowa tax filing if:

Your Adjusted Gross Income is $57,000 (or less), and
Your age was between 23 and 65 on December 31, 2012.

TaxSlayer

Free federal and one free state return if:

Your federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $30,000 or less.

The IRS governs these Free File service providers. Cross-selling or marketing of any related service is strictly prohibited.

eFile for a Fee Filing Options

Each company offers specific filing options and pricing. You are urged to verify which service provider best meets your needs.

TaxACT

The Iowa Department of Revenue provides links to individual income tax e-file companies as a courtesy to taxpayers. We do not endorse the companies nor do we guarantee their products, services, or prices. Please be aware that companies may change their requirements and prices after we post this link information.

If you have questions about your software product when filing your return, you must contact its customer support area. Software companies provide technical support for their products. The Department of Revenue does not offer technical assistance for their software products.

Service providers are listed in the order they notified the Department of their intent to support electronic filing of Iowa returns.

Individual Income Tax - Electronic Filing Options