# FreeTaxUSA pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $0 (free)/mo (Free (Federal)). Among the 6 tax software we track it is the cheapest; median entry $0/mo.
**Domain:** freetaxusa.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** IRS e-file, W-2 import, Prior year return auto-transfer
**Best for:** Experienced, confident filers who want maximum savings on federal filing; Self-employed and investors who would pay $100+ elsewhere but qualify for $0 federal here; Budget-conscious filers comfortable with a no-frills interface; Anyone filing a single-state return (state fee is flat $15.99)
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free (Federal) | $0 | — | flat | Federal: $0 for all return types including self-employed, investments, and complex returns. State: $15.99 per state. Four editions (Basic, Advanced, Premium, Self-Employed) all share identical pricing — the editions differ in UI guidance, not price. Optional Deluxe add-on: $7.99. Optional Pro Support add-on: $44.99. | smartasset.com |
| Deluxe Add-On | $7.99 | — | flat | Optional upgrade on top of Free Federal ($0) + State ($15.99). Adds priority customer support, live chat with tax specialists, and unlimited free amended returns (Form 1040-X). | smartasset.com |
| Pro Support Add-On | $64.99 | — | flat | Optional upgrade on top of Free Federal ($0) + State ($15.99). Includes personal tax advice, phone access to tax experts, and live screen sharing with a tax professional. Verified at $64.99 for the 2026 filing season via CNBC Select and U.S. News FreeTaxUSA reviews; the earlier $44.99 figure was a stale prior-season price. | smartasset.com |

**Key features:** Free federal filing for all return types including self-employed, investments, and complex returns; Searches over 350 credits and deductions; 100% accuracy guarantee with error-checking throughout; Automatic return backup; Prior year data auto-transfer; Unlimited amended returns (Form 1040-X) with Deluxe add-on; Live screen sharing with tax professional (Pro Support add-on); Four guided editions (Basic, Advanced, Premium, Self-Employed) at identical pricing.

**Plan limits:** State filing costs $15.99 per state even on the free federal tier; Live chat support and unlimited amendments require the $7.99 Deluxe add-on; Phone access to tax experts requires the $64.99 Pro Support add-on; Interface is minimal — not suitable for first-time filers needing extensive guidance; No mobile app; web-based only.

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: freetaxusa.com and cnbc.com/select blocked direct fetch (HTTP 403); pricing sourced from SmartAsset FreeTaxUSA dedicated review (smartasset.com/taxes/freetaxusa-review). Free federal + $15.99 state and $7.99 Deluxe confirmed across multiple 2026 reviews. Pro Support corrected to $64.99 (current 2026 price per CNBC Select and U.S. News reviews); the SmartAsset-sourced $44.99 was a stale prior-season figure. Prices reflect 2025 tax year (2026 filing).
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/tax-software/freetaxusa/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, FreeTaxUSA's entry plan was $0 (free)/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/tax-software/freetaxusa/
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