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E-File for Individuals

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Free File is a public-private partnership between the IRS, states, and many tax software industry leaders who provide services for free. To qualify for these services, you must meet criteria defined by each company offering free services. 

Check if you are eligible to use Free File.

ND Free File

In the past, Fillable Forms were also available to taxpayers to file their individual income taxes. The vendor who provided the Fillable Forms service discontinued this program and North Dakota Fillable Forms is no longer available. You may be eligible to file for free using ND Free File or see the list of E-File - Do-It-Yourself Options, which have been tested and approved by our office for filing.

Free File Participating Companies for TY2021

   COMPANY    FREE FEDERAL AND STATE RETURN IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING:
1040NOW
  1. Federal adjusted gross income of $32,000 or less. 
  • Limited to 3 returns per computer.
Online Taxes
  1. Federal adjusted gross income between $16,000 and $73,000. OR
  2. Active duty military (reservist or National Guard) with a federal adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less.
TaxAct
  1. Federal adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less AND less than 56 years old. OR 
  2. Active duty military (reservist or National Guard) with a federal adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less. 
FreeTaxUSA
  1. Federal adjusted gross income of $41,000 or less. OR
  2. Active duty military (reservist or National Guard) with a federal adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less.
TaxSlayer
  1. Federal adjusted gross income of $39,000 or less OR
  2. Active duty military (reservist or National Guard) with a federal adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less. OR
  3. You qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Other Individual Filing Options
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The Office of State Tax Commissioner does not charge fees for electronic filing. Please use caution when answering certain questions or clicking on links offering extra services. These add-ons/upgrades may result in you being required to pay for their services.