# Does free (truly free) online tax software actually exist? If so, where?

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**Created:** [February 27, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-free-truly-free-online-tax-software-actually-exist-if-so-where/1014876 "2025-02-27T16:36:49Z")\
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Not online, but another option that @bobsmom101 mentioned in another thread is that there are nonprofit orgs that will help people fill out 1099s and Schedule Cs for free, both state and federal, in person.

They are called VITA and Tax Aide. More details: [What kind of tax professional do I need? (as a sole proprietor who bills clients directly) - #27 by bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-tax-professional-do-i-need-as-a-sole-proprietor-who-bills-clients-directly/1012779/27)

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