Individual Income Electronic Filing
Free File Opportunities
Free File is a joint venture between the government and certain tax software companies (listed below). The companies listed below offer free e-filing of your federal tax return, and in some cases your state return, if you meet certain criteria.
In some instances, the criteria might include qualifying for the Earned Income Credit (EIC). To find out if you qualify for the EIC, visit the IRS Web site at http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc601.html
Please read the descriptions of each company carefully to see if you qualify, and to learn what service is provided.
Before you e-file, please note the following:
- You must file your federal and state return using the same e-file provider, whether it is an online service or an off-the-shelf product.
- If you file your federal return by paper you will not be able to e-file your state return.
- If you have any questions or problems with an electronic service provider's website, including error messages received while attempting to use their services, you must contact that service provider's customer service for help.
| Company |
Qualifications |
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Forms Supported by the Company |
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A description of the forms is provided below |
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| Best 1040 Efile |
Free e-filing for all state tax returns only. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| CompleteTax |
Free federal tax preparation and e-file if your adjusted gross income is $32,000 or less. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Online Taxes at Olt.com |
All North Dakota taxpayers age 20 and younger qualify for a free Federal and free North Dakota state return. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| TaxEngine |
TaxEngine.com offers free tax preparation and e-filing services for North Dakota tax returns if your AGI is between $0 and $54,000 and under age 50. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Taxslayer |
TaxSlayer.com allows taxpayers to file both State and Federal tax returns for free. Taxpayers are eligible for Free Filing if their income is under $54,000 and meet any of the following requirements: age 25 or younger; age 65 or older; have a Federal AGI of $10,000 or less; qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EITC); are active duty military including Reservists, National Guard and Coast Guard. (Must have a 2007 W2) |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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| Turbo Tax |
Free federal and state online tax preparation & e-file with TurboTax Freedom EditionSM if in tax year 2007 you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), earned $30,000 or less in adjusted gross income (AGI), or served Active Duty Military (including Reservists and National Guard) with a military W2 and AGI of $54,000 or less. To use this free service you must use this link. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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| Tax$imple |
Free File for North Dakota if the AGI is less than 54,000. |
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| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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- ND-1 - Individual income tax return
- ND-1NR - Tax calculation for nonresidents and part-year residents
- ND-1CR - Calculation of credit for income tax paid to another state
- ND-1FA - Calculation of tax under 3-year averaging method for elected farm income
- 400-UT - Calculation of interest on underpayment or late payment of estimated income tax for individuals
- ND-1SA - Statutory Adjustments
- ND-1TC - Tax Credits
- Sch. PT - Property Tax Relief Income Tax Credits For Individuals
- Sch. PTC - Continuation Schedules for Property Tax Relief Income Tax Credits
- Sch. K-1 - Partner’s Share of North Dakota Income (Loss), Deductions, Adjustments, Credits, And Other Items
- 1099G - Certain Government Payments (IRS form)
