Simply Free
Do it yourself. Simple returns, first state free.
- Federal
- $0
- Per state
- $0
W-2 wagesMultiple state returns
Form 1040: Simply Free is limited to single or joint filers with taxable income under $100,000
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
TaxSlayer pricing for 2025 returns
Value-focused tiers that include most forms at every paid level. Here is every plan, what it supports, and what it's estimated to cost for common situations.
What TaxSlayer costs for common situations
Cheapest TaxSlayer plan that handles each return, with federal, state and required add-ons included.
| Situation | Cheapest plan that fits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | Simply Free, do it yourself | $0 |
| Freelancer in California | Classic, do it yourself | $92.98 |
| Family investing in New York | Classic, do it yourself | $92.98 |
| Crypto trader in Florida | Classic, do it yourself | $44.99 |
| Family with kids in Georgia | Classic, do it yourself | $92.98 |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | Simply Free, do it yourself | $47.99 |
TaxSlayer plans
Classic
Do it yourself. Every form, including freelance and crypto.
- Federal
- $44.99
- Per state
- $47.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesInterest & dividendsDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)Freelance / business incomeSelf-employment taxEstimated tax payments1099-K personal itemsRental incomeCapital gains (Schedule D)Stock sales (Form 8949)Crypto transactionsMultiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
Premium
Expert help. Classic plus priority support and Ask a Tax Pro.
- Federal
- $64.99
- Per state
- $47.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesInterest & dividendsDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)Freelance / business incomeSelf-employment taxEstimated tax payments1099-K personal itemsRental incomeCapital gains (Schedule D)Stock sales (Form 8949)Crypto transactionsMultiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
Self-Employed
Expert help. Premium plus self-employment guidance.
- Federal
- $74.99
- Per state
- $47.99
Form 1040W-2 wagesInterest & dividendsDependents & child creditsItemized deductionsHSA (Form 8889)Freelance / business incomeSelf-employment taxEstimated tax payments1099-K personal itemsRental incomeCapital gains (Schedule D)Stock sales (Form 8949)Crypto transactionsMultiple state returns
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
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