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  • Students

  • Unemployment income

  • W-2 employees

  • Child Tax Credit (CTC)

  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
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Child Tax Credit (CTC)

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Deduct student tuition, payments, and loan interest
Deduct student tuition, payments, and loan interest
Deduct student tuition, payments, and loan interest
Deduct student tuition, payments, and loan interest
Deduct student tuition, payments, and loan interest
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Unlimited expert help
Unlimited expert help
Unlimited expert help
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Deduct real estate taxes and home mortgage interest
Deduct real estate taxes and home mortgage interest
Deduct real estate taxes and home mortgage interest
Deduct real estate taxes and home mortgage interest
Deduct real estate taxes and home mortgage interest
Report asset depreciation
Report asset depreciation
Report asset depreciation
Report asset depreciation
Report asset depreciation
Claim rental income & deductions (Schedule E)
Claim rental income & deductions (Schedule E)
Claim rental income & deductions (Schedule E)
Claim rental income & deductions (Schedule E)
Claim rental income & deductions (Schedule E)
Report stocks, bonds, and other investment income (Schedule D)
Report stocks, bonds, and other investment income (Schedule D)
Report stocks, bonds, and other investment income (Schedule D)
Report stocks, bonds, and other investment income (Schedule D)
Report stocks, bonds, and other investment income (Schedule D)
Claim small business expenses (Schedule C)
Claim small business expenses (Schedule C)
Claim small business expenses (Schedule C)
Claim small business expenses (Schedule C)
Claim small business expenses (Schedule C)

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Approximately 52% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Simple tax situations only (Form 1040 and no schedules except Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Student Loan Interest, and Retirement Plan Distributions).

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Yes! With H&R Block Free Online, there is no federal fee, no state fee, and no filing fee, plus all our guarantees included. You can expect to pay $0 for simple tax situations.

Yes! You can get started easily with Free Online, and if you have certain tax forms that require an upgrade, we’ll guide you to the best product for you.

Yes, you can claim dependents under H&R Block Free Online. Free Online supports the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, which allow you to claim qualifying children and dependents on your tax return at no cost.

Yes. If you have W-2 employment income and a simple tax situation, you can file for free using H&R Block’s Free Online edition.

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H&R Block Free Online includes Form 1040 and select schedules for simple tax situations, supporting forms for the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Student Loan Interest Deduction, and Retirement Plan Distributions, along with common forms like 1098-E, 1098-T, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, and 8863.


For a complete list of all available federal tax forms in Free Online, visit our Federal Tax Forms page.

Yes, students with simple tax situations can file for free using H&R Block Free Online. If you have W-2 income from a part-time job and are claiming the Student Loan Interest Deduction or education credits, you qualify for free filing.


For more student tax resources, visit our Student Tax Guide.

It depends on which type of 1099 form you received. H&R Block Free Online supports several 1099 forms including Form 1099-INT for interest income, Form 1099-DIV for dividend income (both up to $1,500), Form 1099-G for unemployment compensation, and Form 1099-R for retirement distributions.

Yes, you can file for free with H&R Block Free Online if you received unemployment income. Unemployment compensation reported on Form 1099-G is fully supported by Free Online. As long as your tax situation remains simple and you don’t have itemized deductions, self-employment income, or other complex tax scenarios, you can file your federal and state returns at no cost.

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Approximately 52% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Below are the specific tax situations that are included and not included in Free Online:

Included Tax Situations

W-2 Income: Income reported on Form W-2 employment.

Interest and Dividend Income: Limited interest and dividend income reported on Form 1099-INT or Form 1099-DIV up to $1,500.

Standard Deduction: Taxpayers who take the standard deduction instead of itemizing deductions.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Child Tax Credit (CTC): Eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.

Unemployment Income: Unemployment compensation reported on Form 1099-G.

Student Loan Interest Deduction: Deduction for student loan interest paid.

Retirement Plan Distributions: Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions reported on Form 1099-R.

Excluded Tax Situations

Itemized Deductions: Taxpayers who choose to itemize deductions (e.g., mortgage interest, charitable contributions).

Self-Employment Income: Income from self-employment or freelance work reported on Schedule C.

Rental Income: Income from rental properties reported on Schedule E.

Capital Gains and Losses: Transactions involving the sale of stocks, bonds, or other capital assets.

Business Income and Expenses: Income and expenses from a business or farm.

Foreign Income: Income earned outside the United States.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Contributions to or distributions from Health Savings Accounts.

Other Complex Tax Situations: Any other tax situations that require additional forms or schedules not supported by H&R Block Online Free Edition.