Just got a bill for $700 more than I paid, IRS says due to error in filing. Always used turbo tax before with no issues never owed more than return said. Already paid $400, not sure where the error is, entered all info correctly.
I tried filing 2020 taxes with these guys and paid 17.98 just for them to inform me that I can't efile a year later and this must be done through mail. I haven't been refunded my money. They made me put my credit card information in before informing me. Basically stole $17.
Hi Stevie, I'm sorry to hear of your payment issues. Please sign in to your account to contact our Customer Support team, or email our support agents at support@freetaxusa.com and we can get you the help you need.
Used yea last year without any issues. I completed everything including authorizing payment from my bank account for preparation of state tax. I was unable to complete final step, no PIN number. The site says just log out and complete later. What a sucker I am, my' user name. Password or security answers' are being rejected. My taxes are sitting in LIMBO and my bank account is a little smaller. They send e-mail notices that I need to complete it, but they will not respond to my appeal for help. I will not use them again next year...
I have been using this site for 9 years now and so have my friends. Everything was fine until a couple of years ago. After putting in all our info when we get to the end it tells us that our returns have to be mailed in but doesn't give us a reason why. Problem number 2 we cant file our state returns because our credit/debit cards are being declined when we actually have money on them. I contacted support one time and they basically told me there was nothing they could do and to go file my state at our local tax place. So last year after I was told by their site that I had to mail my return in for unknown reasons I filed my return with Turbo Tax and it went straight through with no problems! I will never use this site again and I have advised all my friends and family as well! Scam!
Hi Janisha, we are always concerned when a customer feels things didn't go as smoothly as they should have. We’ve been helping customers successfully prepare and e-file their tax returns since 2001. It’s rare, but there are times when a return has to be mailed. In these cases our support staff is always there to help you work through these kinds of issues or provide you with your alternatives.
For a year of pandemic and relief packages Free Tax USA makes it hard. You have to pay 14.99 before you can even file an amended return when tax services such as H&R and turbo tax (which are way more advanced in software) are free! Who the hell wants unlimited amended tax returns? We just want to file so we can get our damn money! I definitely will be going elsewhere to file my taxes next year!
Hello, Tasia. At FreeTaxUSA, we offer comprehensive and user-friendly federal tax preparation software, which is 100% free to use, no matter how complex your tax situation may be. In addition to this free service, we do offer other optional products at competitive flat rates, with transparent pricing available on our home page. These additional services include the ability to prepare as many amended returns as you need. You are always free to try out those services to see if they are a good fit for you, before you pay anything. Many taxpayers who filed early this year have found they are not required to submit an amended return in order to take advantage of recent tax law changes. If you have questions about your own situation, our customer support team would be happy to help. Please reach out to them by signing in to your secure account and clicking on the Support link at the top of the screen.
Says free free til the end then because i was filing 2018 taxes which system allowed til the end then wants credit card which im not putting on here and then charges for state filing 14,99 like really? If i could print them i would have used diff site. I was looking to efile then when u view your return it has do not process until u give cc info or paypal info not happening. So now here i am not knowing what to do i hope no foreigners start calling me either i dont need the crap thanks for nothing
Hi Kimberley,
At FreeTaxUSA, we offer federal software that is easy to use, and 100% free. We do charge a small fee to prepare your state return. The prior year state return fee is for the preparation and calculations of the return and associated forms. We are very sorry for any misunderstanding. The IRS does not accept prior year returns through e-file so they do have to be mailed. I can also assure you the information entered will not be shared and will be kept secure. You can view our Privacy Statement at the following link: https://www.freetaxusa.com/privacy.jsp If you need further assistance with this, one of our customer service agents would be happy to look into this further. Please log into your account and click on Contact Support.
Paid $14.95 for them to file a previous year 2018 state return. I waited a full year and they never did. They did submit other free returns on time, so I don't recommend paying for their service, ever.
Hello, Reginald. It sounds like you paid to prepare a prior year return on our software. While you can generally submit a current year return through e-filing, prior year returns cannot be e-filed. In order to file a prior year return, you would have needed to print it out and mail it in, according to the instructions provided on your account. If you have not done this yet, you may still do so. Our customer support team would be happy to help you if you have any questions. Please sign in to your account and click on "Support" to get in touch with them.
I've used FreeTaxUSA several times to do my taxes, and have always been quite satisfied with the results. The interface is pretty straightforward and easy to navigate. And even if you decide not to pay the $15 to file your state taxes, the program still tells you the amount you owe the state or vice versa.
Overall, I find the experience simple and effective, and would recommend this site to others.
Hi Don, thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear of your positive experiences with our software. Thank you for taking the time to share!
I'm a young adult, filed my own taxes for the first time last year. I used FreeTaxUSA. I didn't have much of an idea what I was doing, but this service held my hand the whole way. It'll ask you ALL the questions you need to maximize your return and feel confident you're not missing anything. Anything you don't understand, it'll have a little "?" question mark to click on that gives you all the details. I will say, you will need to be proficient in reading comprehension and have the patience to take your time with it. Other people in these reviews seem to be victims of their own human error. I've once again used this site this year, and it went off without a hitch. I specifically took the time to write this review because I love it so much, it makes tax season practically stress free.
Hello Kali! Thank you for your kind and honest review! We strive to provide an affordable, user-friendly, tax filing service. We are happy to hear that our software helped make your tax filing less stressful. Thank you for your continued support!
Finally a free tax site that is legitimate! I found no hidden fees or expenses! I do a simple return and this site is perfect for me! They do offer other products for tax returns a bit tricky but their prices were a so reasonable compared to other sites that offer that type of products. The first year I didn't have state taxes so it was completely FREE to file! I now live in a state that I do pay taxes,and exactly as they promised 14.99 no more! Awesome job 👏
Hi Terri! We're so happy you've had a good experience using our software. Thanks for sharing your positive review. We appreciate having you as a customer!
I used freetax this year and after receiving notice that irs had accepted I tried to get back in to the site to check on it, since no arrangement had been made to pay what was due to the irs and after two hours of changing user name, password and getting codes to supposedly get in.Im still unable to get to access it. I have now left my phone number and they are supposed to call back but after all the issues I have my doubts on
Hello James. I am so sorry to hear you are having a hard time getting into your account. We are committed to helping our customers gain access to their accounts. Please email support@freetaxusa.com so that our Customer Support team can help you gain access to your account.
I have no problem with the filing, however if you need to get back into your account nothing matches... username password sec questions... I have contacted support a month ago & Im still waiting... would be better if there was a phone # for support or online chat help. I used this site for 2 years & probably wont use it again...
I've been using this software for the past 2 years without an issue. Federal filing is free and state filing is $14.99 that's a great deal and pretty cheap. I paid with my debit card and I usually receive my refund through direct deposit within 2- 2 1/2 weeks. I'm reading these reviews from everyone else and I'm unsure why everyone is complaining about a fee that's so darn cheap! I've used other services like HR Block and Jackson Hewitt and they always take at least $200+ out of my refund as payment. Free Tax USA is a walk in the park. You guys need to relax. It's a $14.99 fee not a million dollars
Hello Fatima! Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you found us and look forward to helping you with your returns for years to come.
We have used freetaxusa.com for 8 years now. It conveniently remembers all of our information from year to year so everything is ready to go. This year, I actually used my cell phone to complete our taxes, and I was finished in less than 15 minutes! I can hardly believe that places like H & R block are still in business. I finished my taxes faster than the time it would take me to even drive to my nearest H&R. The IRS sent emails, from both federal and state, saying that my return was accepted within 4 hours of processing them. Each year, our refunds arrive within 7 days and I expect no less this year. I love this user friendly site... it makes filing taxes a piece of cake!
I've used FreeTaxUSA for several years and have not had any problems. I used to file my state taxes separately to avoid paying for it but my state made their tax forms even more complicated. So, I gave up on that and pay the $10. My time is worth more than that.
In general, I've found it extremely easy to use! I also like that I can look at previous returns.
My only problems, which may actually be more of an inconsistent "division of taxation" problem, has to do with the W2 information not exactly matching the fill-in boxes.
On a positive note, FreetaxUSA is pretty easy to use, only if you don't have but a few documents. There is basically no support. You have to email your question, wait for a response and hope you asked the right questions. The generic response is not helpful. The find extra deductions is lame. First and last time I will use. Paid for the deluxe should have just done the free, with the same outcome. I've used TurboTax. For years, this year they have made filing more difficult so I thought I would try something else. Lesson learned.
Hi Lucy, we are truly sorry you did not receive the Customer Support you had expected. We aim to provide an excellent service for our customers and are sorry we have not met your expectations. Our Deluxe support package includes communicating via live Chat. We would love to see what we can do for you and to see how we can improve. Will you please log into your account and select "Deluxe Support" to begin a chat with us or send us a message. We look forward to hearing from you.
I have been using freetaxusa.com for about 12 yrs now. I had never had an issue filing my fed or state tax. The fed is 100% no matter if you got schedule C or dependents. I use a 10% off for state. Which I only pay $11.65 every year. My whole family uses freetaxusa.com. It's quick and easy. One of the best parts is that you don't have to pay $25 to pull previous years returns. Its free. Instructions are so easy, they guide you thru the whole process. I hope freetaxusa don't change.
I used this as it was suggested for veterans as a free tax site. Now reading reviews after, I should have double checked. They're telling me one of my questions is incorrect. I've double checked. When I go in they ask if I want to upgrade as the upgrade can figure it out for me. It already cost me 15$ for the free service. Like 15 isn't a big deal but it's the point. State that ahead of time. Now trying to strong arm me into paying more, I'm going to request a refund and go elsewhere
Hello K.R. We are very sorry that you have had trouble with our service. Our Customer Support team would be happy to help you with the alert you are receiving. You can contact our support team from within your account for no additional fee. Please log into your account and select "Support" to send us a message.
FreeTaxUSA website says state return is free if AGI less than $45,000, but it lies. My AGI is $42,000 and it's telling me I have to pay $15 to file state. The IRS website is promoting FreeTaxUSA as a tax filing site that has free federal AND state returns for all states. Just another situation where a tax site says you can file free but then asks you to pay once you've filled out all the forms.
Hello T.D.! Iam very sorry for the frustration you ran into. If you accessed our website from the IRS link and are experiencing any problems, please reach out to Customer Support for assistance. You can contact support by signing into your account and click on Support. We look forward to assisting you!
The live chat explains how to tap menu for income to find easy attach info. It works once. But if you need to take a break. And go back to that method the tap menu income no longer contains attach 1099 MRC on it. This is no matter how many times you try this. Very annoying. And your e return will not go in without these attachments even tho your credit card has already been billed as if! More than annoying. Maybe no longer free Turbo has sent them a virus so you go to thinking Maybe you get what you pay for?
Hi Pamela! We apologize for the frustration you are experiencing. It sounds like you are needing to link a 1099-MISC to the return information. We would be happy to further assist you. Please log into your account and contact Support and our Customer Support team would be happy to assist you and guide you through the steps.
Answer: Hi Janet, sorry for any confusion. The $12.95 fee is for state tax return preparation whether the tax return is e-filed or printed and mailed. In regard to your difficulty paying. When you make a debit or credit card purchase online, the card processor checks with your bank or credit card issuer to first make sure you have enough available credit to complete the purchase. The card processor then makes sure the other information you input (for instance, your address) matches what your bank has on record. If all is well, the transaction is processed. If not, such as an address that doesnt match, then the transaction is declined. If you were having difficulty with each card, I would recommend double checking the billing information you entered on FreeTaxUSA. If thats all correct, I would contact your bank and make sure the information they have on file is up-to-date. If youre ever having trouble while using our site, you can click on the Contact Support link or email our customer support team at support@freetaxusa.com and a support team member will be happy to assist you.
Answer: Hi Theresa! If you have not submitted your taxes and need to make changes, you can use the tabs near the top of the screen (Personal, Income, Deductions/Credits, etc.) to navigate to the area you want to make changes. If you've already filed, you'll need to amend your taxes in order to make changes. Our support agents would be happy to give more information for either case. You can contact them by selecting "Support" in your account.
Answer: Hi Mahlon, we are happy to help you with your questions. I'm sorry but we do not have phone support at this time. If you need some help you can contact us at support@support.freetaxusa.com
Answer: Hi Byron, thank you for reaching out. We are sorry to hear of the frustrations you are experiencing. Once the state return has been paid for and the return is finalized the returns are available for you to print. Would you please sign into your account and select to contact Support. This will allow us to assist you best.
Answer: Hi Peter. Thank you for your question. FreeTaxUSA is unable to mail your return for you. However, if you choose to mail your return on the Filing Method screen found under the Filing menu, our software will tell you how/where to mail your return. You can print a copy of your federal tax return for free on the Check Status/Print Tax Return screen also found under the Filing menu. If you don't have a printer and would like to order a printed copy, you can do that on the Order Products and Services screen found in the same menu.
Answer: Hi, Sean! That's a great question. Our software is entirely browser-based, so it will be compatible with any operating system running a major browser. This includes Chrome, Edge, Safari, iOS, and Firefox.
Answer: Hello Linda. I am sorry you have not yet received your tax refund. The IRS typically issues the refund in about 21 days. However, this is just an average and not a rule. Please check the status of your Federal refund at www.irs.gov/refunds. Your state will also have a similar site where you can check the status of your refund. If you have any questions after you have checked the status of your refunds, please sign into your FreeTaxUSA account and click on the Contact Support menu option.
Answer: Hello Shannon! Yes, you can prepare both your 2021 and 2022 taxes using our software, but you will enter each year's information separately in each year's software. Current year taxes can be e-filed, and prior year taxes will need to be mailed. There is no charge for e-filing, but we do have additional products available (such as State Tax Returns) for an additional cost. Our support agents would be happy to answer any additional questions at support@freetaxusa.com.
FreeTaxUSA has a rating of 2.2 stars from 288 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with FreeTaxUSA most frequently mention state taxes, last year and customer service. FreeTaxUSA ranks 1st among Tax Preparation sites.
Hello! Our Customer Support team would be happy to look into this. We guarantee our software to be accurate based on your entries. Please log in to your secure account and click on the "Support" link to get in touch with them.