MyFreeTaxes
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Plans and prices
From MyFreeTaxes's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| File my own taxes | Free | Free self-filing option; access eligibility and current limits not stated on the opened page |
| In-person tax preparation | Free | California locations; income generally up to $69,000; eligibility and appointment availability vary |
| Online tax preparation | Free | California filers; income up to $69,000; eligibility restrictions apply; available Jan 31–Oct 15 |
The facts
Each one read from MyFreeTaxes's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Filing choices
- The site offers self-preparation, online preparation, and in-person preparation options.checked 12 Oct 2026
- In-person season
- In-person assistance is available primarily from late January through April 15, with some sites open through October 15.checked 12 Oct 2026
- In-person service
- Certified VITA preparers provide free in-person tax preparation through local California sites.checked 12 Oct 2026
- ITIN resources
- The ITIN Resource Hub provides filing resources and information for eligible ITIN filers seeking free tax help.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- web_and_mobilechecked 22 Sep 2026
- Online availability
- The online preparation option is listed as available January 31 through October 15, with document deadlines for April and October filing dates.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Online eligibility
- The online option lists income up to $69,000 and excludes, among other cases, rental income, cryptocurrency sales, and certain self-employment situations.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Online preparation
- Eligible California filers can have returns prepared online at no cost by certified VITA tax preparers.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Online workflow
- Online filers use GetYourRefund.org to create an account and upload tax documents for a VITA preparer.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy statement
- The online preparation page says United Ways of California will not sell or distribute a filer’s email address to a third party.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Provider
- The homepage identifies MyFreeTaxes.org as a free resource provided by United Ways of California.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MyFreeTaxes connects California families to free tax filing services and tax credits.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- State filing
- includedchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Tax credit calculator
- The site offers a calculator to estimate potential tax credits.checked 12 Oct 2026
- TaxSlayer integration
- A MyFreeTaxes guide identifies TaxSlayer as software used by many users for self-filing.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
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