- 1). Access IRS.gov. Click "e-file My Return for Free." Go through the links on the next page to select from one of the many companies offering free filing of both state and federal taxes.
- 2). Gather all necessary tax documents you will need to file. For starters, you will need Social Security numbers, all W-2s and documents concerning earned interest. Your tax preparation website will prompt you with questions for more complicated tax situations.
- 3). Designate whether you want a paper check or direct deposit into a bank account. Direct deposit is faster.
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