PriorTax Free Online Tax Filing and Free Tax Calculator
As preparations begin for the IRS to start accepting our 2021 tax returns and the 2022 tax season gets underway, we’re here to help you navigate your options to find the best free tax filing and online tax filing options for your needs at PriorTax
Why is online tax filing a good option?
The IRS has already put out advice that they encourage all taxpayers and tax professionals to opt for online tax filing this year because of staffing issues. They warn that paper tax returns could take several additional weeks to process. This is additional weeks beyond the estimated 3-week turnaround they quote as typical for getting tax refunds to American taxpayers opting for online tax filing with E-File.
Opt for free online tax filing with E-File as the faster, easier, and more accurate option. You’ll be able to benefit from built-in accuracy checks, faster acknowledgments of receipt (in near real-time), and faster processing times of your tax returns.
I owe the IRS money for my 2021 taxes. Why is online tax filing a good option for me too?
Doesn’t online tax filing just mean that the money will disappear from my account faster?
Whether you owe the IRS money or the IRS owes you money, all taxpayers can benefit from the addition of accuracy checks and more timely acknowledgment of receipt for their returns.
If you have a tax bill this year and owe the IRS money, you can take advantage of EFW. Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) is for when using an online tax filing option with E-File. EFW allows scheduling the withdrawal of funds from your bank account. As a result, you can schedule your payments for any future date up to the tax return deadline.
Want to know if you’re due a tax refund when you file your taxes this year?
On the PriorTax.com website, you can take advantage of our comprehensive and free tax calculator. And see what’s in store for you this tax season. Visit today to use our free tax calculator to calculate your tax bill or the refund you can expect from the IRS this year.
In addition to our free tax calculator for the 2021 tax year, we offer a full suite of free tax calculators. Our Free tax calculator includes prior year taxes. You can find a free tax calculator for each prior tax year going back to 2011.
Take advantage of our prior year free tax calculators before online tax filing in 2022, and you won’t be going into the online tax filing process blind this year.
Where can I get reliable information about free tax filing options for the 2022 tax season?
If you need to file your taxes this year, the IRS website is an excellent place to start. On their website, they maintain pages on IRS Free File where you can find free tax filing options to prepare and then file your federal taxes for free. For simpler filing process is done more easily and streamlined with PriorTax for maximum tax return with the best customer service.
For taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $73,000 or less, the IRS offers a range of Free File Online Offers in conjunction with external providers.
This free online tax filing option allows taxpayers to prepare their 2021 federal tax returns with commercial tax preparation companies for free. These are guided preparation tools where you answer questions about your income and financial situation in 2021, and your tax return will be prepared for you. You can visit the IRS website to use their IRS Free File Online Lookup Tool and find the free tax filing offer for your needs.
Depending on the IRS Free File Program you choose, you may be able to receive free state tax returns too. Each offer is a bit different, so it’s essential to review the offers of each provider and determine and verify your eligibility. You will also need to create an account after accessing your chosen tax preparation provider from the IRS. Accounts made when visiting their website directly are separate from the IRS Free File program. So, to take advantage of these offers, you will need to access your chosen tax preparation provider via the IRS. The filing process can be easier and more streamlined filed with PriorTax for maximum tax return.
And for taxpayers with any AGI, the IRS offers Free File Fillable Forms.
This online tax filing option involves electronic forms that you can fill out and file yourself by making an account with the IRS. However, it lacks the guidance of the commercial tax preparation company offers mentioned above. So, you’ll need to be prepared to follow the IRS instructions, publications, and forms for yourself and, in some cases, make your own calculations to complete the free electronic forms offered.
In addition to these two resources, two IRS programs offer free assistance and e-filing for qualifying taxpayers: the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. These programs are offered in local communities across the country. You can visit the IRS website to use their VITA/TCE Locator Tool and to learn more information.
How can I find good online tax filing options with support beyond the IRS’s Free File Program?
The information above should poise you to take advantage of your free online tax filing options this year. Unfortunately, these resources cannot cover all scenarios. However, there are online tax filing options for the rest of us too!
If your financial situation is more complicated than can be served to your liking with the free providers, you’ll need to branch out to paid options for tax filing. Just make sure to do your due diligence. Check that you are working with a registered tax preparer. You can use the IRS’s Directory of Federal Tax Preparers to find well-qualified tax return preparers in your area, including enrolled agents, certified public accounts, and tax lawyers with unlimited representation rights to represent you before the IRS when needed.
Consider taking advantage of the peace of mind offered by the seasoned tax professionals and CPAs behind our easy-to-use online tax filing services. Visit PriorTax.com to begin your 2021 tax return today. You’ll have the support of our free phone, email, and live chat throughout the process. And for our clients with more complex returns, the option to add a Professional Review or CPA Review for less than working with an in-person tax preparation company from the comfort of your own home or office.
