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You can save yourself money and should be able to complete your tax return fairly quickly using basic tax software or the free forms found on the IRS website.

Free Fillable Forms performs basic calculations and are ideal for taxpayers who don’t need help preparing their returns and want the convenience of filing electronically.

Tax preparation companies define simple returns differently, but most free filing services are limited to basic Form 1040 returns.