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FreeTaxUSA handles online preparation and e-filing for federal and state returns. Federal filing is free for every tax situation, without income limits or forced upgrades. It covers investments, rental property, self-employment, education, home ownership, dependents, and more than 350 credits and deductions. W-2 and 1099 imports, prior-return PDF imports, free extension filing, IRS e-file, direct deposit, printable returns, encryption, and email or in-app support add practical coverage. Mobile and web access are available, while state filing and enhanced support are separate plans.

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    H&R Block Online

    by H&R Block Online
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    US filers wanting a similar free, mobile service — H&R Block Online matches FreeTaxUSA’s investment, rental, and self-employment coverage with web, iOS, and Android access.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Meu Imposto de Renda

    by Meu Imposto de Renda
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Brazilian taxpayers using broad device coverage — Meu Imposto de Renda is free across six platforms and has no state filing, unlike FreeTaxUSA’s paid state add-on.

    Free plan Visit site
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    TurboTax

    by TurboTax
    Free plan Web

    US filers considering guided paid plans — TurboTax is web-only and starts paid plans at $79, while FreeTaxUSA offers Android and iOS access and free federal filing.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $79 Visit site
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    TaxAct

    by TaxAct
    Free plan Web

    US filers seeking a lower starting paid price — TaxAct is web-only and starts paid plans at $44.99, while FreeTaxUSA also provides Android and iOS access.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $44.99 Visit site
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    CloudTax

    by CloudTax
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    Canadian filers wanting included state filing — CloudTax includes state filing and offers Android and iOS apps, while FreeTaxUSA charges separately for state returns.

    Free plan · paid from 39 Visit site
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    TaxSlayer

    by TaxSlayer
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    US filers wanting free mobile and web access — TaxSlayer offers the same broad income categories and mobile-web coverage, without FreeTaxUSA’s stated federal-form detail.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    WISO Steuer

    by WISO Steuer
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    German taxpayers needing guided local returns — WISO Steuer guides German returns with receipt photography, live refund estimates, and in-program SteuerGPT assistance.

    From €35.99/yr Visit site
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    Common Offline Utility for ITR

    Free plan MacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    SimpleFile

    Free plan Web
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    HMRC Income Tax Estimate

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.3 Free plan Visit site
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    ADP Salary Paycheck Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    NerdWallet Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Australian Income Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Federal Income Tax Calculator by SmartAsset

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    IRS Tax Withholding Estimator

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    New Zealand PAYE.net.nz Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    GOV.UK Self Assessment Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    HMRC PAYE Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Omni Calculator

    Free plan AndroidWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Income Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    India Income Tax Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Inland Revenue PAYE Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    PaycheckCity Paycheck Calculators

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Take-Home-Paycheck Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    QuickBooks Paycheck Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Sales Tax Deduction Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
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    SmartAsset Paycheck Calculator

    Free plan Web
    5.7 Free plan Visit site

The service is limited for foreign employment income on Form 2555, nonresident alien returns, and customers or preparers living outside the United States. Its alternatives differ in country coverage, device support, pricing, and included state filing. H&R Block Online and TaxSlayer offer similar broad US tax categories, while TurboTax and TaxAct start paid plans at stated prices. Meu Imposto de Renda covers Brazil across more platforms, CloudTax includes state filing, and WISO Steuer targets German returns. Check eligibility, filing costs, platforms, and guidance before switching.

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