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# When can I e-file my 2009 federal tax return?
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/2009_federal_tax_return_1401100901/
- Published: 2010-01-14T21:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T15:58:16.000Z
- Description: A rundown of IRS electronic filing options, including Free File for taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $56,000 or less and free electronic payment methods such as funds withdrawal and EFTPS.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

| According to the [Internal Revenue Service (IRS)](http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa%5Fict.cfg/php/enduser/std%5Fadp.php?p%5Ffaqid=7773&p%5Fsid=W-Otr%2ARj&p%5Flva=7014&ref=foodconsumer.org), many [individuals now file their income tax online](http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=177434,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org). It is a quick, easy and safe way to get it done. For millions of eligible taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $56,000 or less, there is [Free File](http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org). Free File is online tax preparation and electronic filing through a partnership of the government and an alliance of private companies. Carefully review the descriptions of the free offers before starting your return because individual company offers may be limited to specific states and income levels. Each company has a description of their eligibility criteria for preparing and e-filing your federal tax return for free. When choosing a company, be sure to link to the company's website through [IRS.gov](http://www.irs.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org). By going directly to a company's website, you may not get the free service. For more information, please visit the IRS's [Free File: Frequently Asked Questions](http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118993,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) web page. [Free File is also available in Spanish](http://www.irs.gov/espanol/article/0,,id=163297,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org). Electronic payment options are convenient, safe and secure. Electronic payment options give taxpayers an alternative to paying taxes by check or money order. Electronic funds withdrawal and Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (FTPS) options are free. Please visit the [Electronic Payment Options for Individuals and Businesses](http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=97400,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) web page for additional information. **Additional Resources:** [IRS e-file for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers](http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118520,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) [E-File, Free File and Other Electronic Options for 2010](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=217790,00.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) [IRS e-file: Filing Your Taxes Online Was Never Easier!](http://www.irs.gov/efile/?ref=foodconsumer.org) [2009 Tax Table](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040tt.pdf?portlet=3&ref=foodconsumer.org) (.PDF document) Please note: To view and print .PDF documents, you must use the [Adobe Reader software](http://get.adobe.com/reader/?ref=foodconsumer.org), which is available for download without charge. |
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