Free state tax filing: which software includes it
Updated for the 2026 filing season
The most common place a “free” return stops being free is the state return, not the federal one. Federal-only comparisons miss this entirely.
| Cash App Taxes | State included free |
|---|---|
| TaxSlayer Simply Free | State included free |
| TurboTax Free Edition | State included free for qualifying returns |
| H&R Block Free Online | State included free for qualifying returns |
| FreeTaxUSA | Flat fee for state, not income-gated |
| TaxAct / TaxSlayer via Free File | Varies by partner and state, check current terms |
No state income tax
If you live in a state with no income tax, this entire comparison is moot for you, only the federal return matters.