Gather your tax documents, including W-2s, 1099s, Social Security statements, and any other income records
Choose a free online tax filing option, such as IRS Free File, Free File Fillable Forms, or a free tax software provider
Create an account on the selected tax filing website
Enter your personal information exactly as it appears on your tax documents
Report all income from your forms and records
Enter deductions and credits you qualify for
Review your return for errors or missing information
Compare the refund or amount owed shown on the return
Submit your return electronically through the website
Save or print a copy of your filed return and confirmation for your records
Pay any tax due by the deadline if you owe money
Track your refund using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool if you are expecting one