Free Online Income Tax Filing Ends for 30 Per Cent of Filers

For 2005 returns the IRS has set an income level of $50,000 as the cap for filing income tax for free through an online service registered with the IRS. That income level, says the IRS, will allow 70% of income tax filers to still file for free through one of 21 or more online services who have signed up with the IRS. The cap will increase in subsequent years to provide the same opportunity to 70% of filers. Check out the IRS Web site under "Free File" for the list of 2005 return providers and details. [Dana Baggett]