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A Step-by-step Guide to Online Self-filing

Learn how to file on your own through MyFreeTaxes.org using free, safe, accurate tax-filing software TaxSlayer.
Updated 02/27/2023
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MyFreeTaxes.org Free Taxes Self-Filing Guide

MyFreeTaxes.org Free Taxes Self-Filing Guide
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Filing your taxes on your own does not have to be a headache! Self-filing is a good option for tax filers who are filing a current year tax return, are comfortable using online tax software and want to learn how to file on their own.

Use our PDF guide to walk you through the process of filing your taxes for the 2022 tax filing year from beginning to end with the free tax filing software provided by MyFreeTaxes.org.

Additional Guides For The Self-Employed

  1. Tax Guide For Gig Economy Entrepreneurs
  2. Tax Guide For Home-Based Child Care Businesses
  3. Tax Guide For Small Business Owners

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Watch our step-by-step video tutorials below on how to use TaxSlayer.

Please note that the video guides were created for tax filing year 2021 and should be used as reference only for future tax filing years. 

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Thank you to our partners at John Burton Advocates for Youth for putting together this tutorial.

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