Note: The Idaho State Tax Commission doesn’t endorse the following companies, products, or services. Contact the company that makes the software if you have technical issues while using it.
Free software to prepare and e-file
You can use the software below to do your federal and state individual income tax returns and e-file, both for free. Check below to see if you qualify. Then, click a provider to view and use the software.
| If: | You qualify with these providers: |
|---|---|
| Your AGI* is $89,000 or less | GetYourRefund |
| Your AGI* is $69,000 or less | GetYourRefund |
Free software from Free File Alliance members
The State of Idaho has partnered with the IRS and certain tax software companies to allow qualifying taxpayers to prepare their federal and Idaho individual income tax returns for free. They can also e-file both returns for free.
Check below to see if you qualify. Then, click a provider to view and use the software.
| If: | You qualify with these providers: |
|---|---|
| You served active-duty military in 2025 and your AGI* is $89,000 or less | IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA IRS Free File Delivered by TaxAct Online Taxes at OLT.com TaxSlayer IRS Free File delivered by 1040.com |
| You qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit | TaxSlayer |
| Your AGI* is between $18,100 and $89,000 | IRS Free File delivered by 1040.com |
| Your AGI* is $51,000 or less | Online Taxes at OLT.com IRS Free File delivered by FreeTaxUSA |
| Your AGI* is $32,000 or less and you live in Idaho | 1040NOW (limit of 3 free returns per computer) |
| Your AGI* is $89,000 or less and you're between 20-60 years old | IRS Free File delivered by TaxAct |
| Your AGI* is between $19,000 and $89,000 and you're 67 or younger | TaxSlayer |
Free options for in-person help
The IRS and AARP offer free tax help with preparers to qualified taxpayers.
| If: | You qualify with these providers: |
|---|---|
| Your AGI* is $69,000 or less and you have a simple return | IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) |
| You’re a senior citizen with low-to-moderate income | AARP Foundation Tax-Aide |