Individual Income Tax - Electronic Filing Options

 

Get your refund in days instead of weeks!

Information for eFilers

85% of Iowans filed their income tax return electronically last year!


eFiling is fast, safe, and easy!


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

See details below.

 


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

See details below.

 

eFile for Free Filing Options

Through a public-private partnership, taxpayers are able to access free, online tax preparation and electronic filing services. Eligible taxpayers are able to prepare and file the federal and state income tax returns using online software provided by the Free File Alliance.   

Online Taxes at OLT.com
Prepare and File your Federal and Iowa tax returns with Online Taxes at OLT.com if you meet these requirements:

  • 20 years of age or younger
  • File from the OLT.com link above

TaxHawk
Free Federal Return (no restrictions).
Free Iowa State Return when federal AGI is less than or equal to $20,000.

TaxSlayer
Available to the following qualified individuals:

  • Household income is under $57,000 and
  • Are 25 years old or younger or
  • Qualify for Earned Income Credit or
  • Are Active Duty Military

1040NOW
Free federal and IA tax preparation and e-file if your AGI is $32,000 or less and you live in IA.

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

  • Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), or
  • Earned $31,000 or less Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), or
  • Served Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a military W2 and AGI of $57,000 or less.

eSmart Tax
Free federal and state online tax return preparation and e-file if:

  • your adjusted gross income (AGI) is $57,000 or less and
  • you are age 52 or younger. 

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.


1040NOW

TaxACT

OnLine Taxes

FileYourTaxes.com

TaxSlayer.com


EFile Tax Returns.com

1040.com

CompleteTax

eSmart Tax

Tax Simple

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.