UsTaxes

UsTaxes is an open source tax filing application designed specifically for United States individual income tax returns. It handles the federal Form 1040 and supports several state individual income tax returns. The tool processes common income documents including W-2 forms, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1098-E, 1099-R for IRA and pension distributions, and SSA-1099. It also supports various schedules and attachments like Schedule A for itemized deductions, Schedule D for capital gains, and multiple tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

The application stands out for its commitment to privacy and transparency. It is completely free to use and does not require users to share their personal data with the service. Being open source means anyone can review the codebase on GitHub to verify how calculations are performed and how data is handled. Users can choose between a web-based version for immediate use or download a desktop version for local processing.

UsTaxes is ideal for US taxpayers who want more control over their tax filing process, particularly those concerned about privacy and data security. It works well for individuals with straightforward tax situations involving employment income, investment income, and common deductions. The project actively encourages community involvement, with developers and users collaborating through GitHub issues, Twitter, and Discord to improve the software and expand its capabilities.