Premium Tax Credit (PTC)

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Concise Takeaway The Premium Tax Credit helps eligible individuals and families afford Marketplace health insurance. It is refundable, may be paid in advance, and must be reconciled on the tax return...

Adoption Credit

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Concise Takeaway The adoption credit is partially refundable and helps taxpayers offset the cost of adopting an eligible child. For 2025, the maximum credit is $17,280 per child, with up to $5,000...

Education Credits

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Concise Takeaway Two higher‑education credits are available: the American Opportunity Credit (AOC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). A taxpayer may claim one credit per student per year, based on...

Child and Dependent Care Credit

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Concise Takeaway The Child and Dependent Care Credit is a nonrefundable credit for work‑related care expenses paid for a qualifying person so the taxpayer (and spouse, if married) can work or look for...

Earned Income Credit (EIC)

100% Free Federal. $14.99 State. Direct IRS E-File. FreeTaxUSA.com Concise Takeaway The Earned Income Credit is a refundable credit for workers with low to moderate earned income. Eligibility depends on earned income, AGI, investment income limits, SSN requirements,...