E-file your personal income tax return—for free!
With Direct File and Free File, filing your personal income tax return is the easiest it’s ever been. Using your computer, tablet, or mobile device, you can prepare and e-file your return whenever and wherever you want.
If you don't qualify for Direct File or Free File, we have other options—including some other free ones—that may work for you. See All your e-file options for personal income tax to learn more.
File for free anytime, anywhere with Direct File!
Direct File is a free, easy-to-use electronic filing option for eligible taxpayers.
Eligible New York taxpayers can use IRS Direct File to file their federal return, then seamlessly export their information into New York State Direct File to complete their New York State return.
You can access IRS Direct File and New York State Direct File from your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Direct File will soon be available in Spanish.
See if you qualify for Free File
Depending on your income and other criteria, you may be eligible to use Free File software to e-file your federal and state income tax returns—at no cost.