Ready to Free File?
The 2025 Income Tax filing season for tax year 2024 begins on Monday, January 27.
If you are a Vermont taxpayer, chances are you qualify for Free File, a convenient and efficient way for people to file their federal and State tax returns online at no cost. Last year more than 9,000 Vermont residents used Free File, but many more than that are eligible—in fact, approximately 70% of Vermont taxpayers qualify! On average, people who file tax returns electronically receive refunds four weeks faster than paper filers.
Completing your returns with Free File means you get step-by-step guidance which helps reduce filing errors and speed up your refund—also it's free!
Who is Eligible
Eligibility for Free File is based on several factors, and depends on the specific provider you choose, but may include your age, Vermont residency status, active military status, and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). AGI is the total of all your income (gross income), minus certain deductions, or “adjustments” to income. The Internal Revenue Service explains AGI in English and Spanish on its website.
See the Eligibility Information for the providers below to determine which one to use.
What Else You Need to Know
To keep your filing free, be sure to access your chosen Free File offer using the provider’s link below. Your tax filing may not be entirely free if you use a different link, or if the software calculates your AGI as higher than their stated limit.
Disclaimer: You are responsible for determining your own eligibility for Free File online offers. The Vermont Department of Taxes provides this list of software companies as a convenience to taxpayers but does not endorse any particular company. If you need help with a software product, please contact Customer Support for the product you are using. The Vermont Department of Taxes does not provide technical support for third-party software products. The Vermont Department of Taxes is not responsible for software providers’ products or errors that may occur in a provider’s product.
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TaxSlayer offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
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Free File with TaxSlayer |
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TaxAct offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
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Free File with TaxAct |
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Online Taxes (OLT) offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
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Free File with OLT |
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FreeTaxUSA offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
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Free File with FreeTaxUSA |
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1040Now offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
Limit of three (3) free tax returns per computer. |
Free File with 1040Now,net |
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1040.com offers free filing of federal and Vermont returns if:
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Free File with 1040.com |