1040NOW
by 1040NOW
What 1040NOW is
1040NOW is a web-based tax preparation and filing service from 1040NOW, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports returns involving self-employment income, investment income, and rental income. Free preparation is listed as free, although Free File eligibility may depend on adjusted gross income, state, and filing through an authorized provider. Federal electronic filing is a separate plan priced at $29.95 a month, billed annually, for 1040 and 1040-SR returns. State filing is an additional $24.95 a month per state for supported states. The service runs on the web, including mobile access through a browser rather than a dedicated mobile platform. Audit support is not included. Its plan structure separates preparation from federal e-filing and state filing, so the applicable cost depends on the services and states required. Taxpayers can review the free option first, then add paid filing services where needed.
Who it suits
1040NOW suits taxpayers needing web-based preparation for self-employment, investment, or rental income. It may also fit users eligible for the listed free preparation option or those requiring paid federal and state filing.
What it does well
- Free preparation plan listed as free
- Supports self-employment income
- Supports investment and rental income
- Web access includes mobile browsers
- Federal filing covers 1040 and 1040-SR returns
What to know first
- Federal electronic filing costs $29.95 a month
- State filing costs $24.95 a month per state
- Free File eligibility has conditions
- No audit support
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free preparation | Free File eligibility may depend on AGI, state, and filing through an authorized | Free |
| Federal electronic filing | billed annually · 1040 and 1040-SR returns | $29.95 a month |
| State filing | Per state · Supported states only | $24.95 a month |
As 1040now.net lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
1040NOW separates free preparation from paid federal and state filing services. Check eligibility and the relevant filing add-ons before choosing a plan.
Facts from 1040NOW's own pages
- Audit support
- No · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · 1040now.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Investment income
- Yes · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile access
- web_only · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Rental income
- Yes · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yes · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 29.95 · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
- State filing
- paid_add_on · 1040now.net, 20 Sept 2026
Where 1040NOW stands on Freedom251
- Tax Software#78 of 149
- Personal Tax Software#75 of 123