TaxSlayer

Budget US tax filing with a free federal-plus-one-state tier and tiered paid plans for freelancers and investors.

Tax Software

Deal 2026 · Live now

Simply Free tier: federal and one state return at no cost for simple 1040s

$0 federal + 1 state, simple returns

No coupon code needed: the discount applies through the deal link.

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How to get the TaxSlayer discount

Open TaxSlayer and start with Simply Free
Answer the eligibility questions
File if you qualify; otherwise pick a paid plan

Fine print: Eligibility limits apply (basic 1040, income cap). Based on the December 2024 homepage; not re-checked for tax year 2026.

What is TaxSlayer?

TaxSlayer is a low-price US tax filing service aimed at people who want to file themselves without paying TurboTax-level fees. It fits simple filers who qualify for the free tier and self-employed filers who want a cheaper alternative with Schedule C support.

How the pricing works

On its homepage in December 2024, TaxSlayer listed Simply Free (a basic 1040 with federal and one state return at no cost), Classic, Premium and Self-Employed. Premium was shown at $42.95 and Self-Employed at $52.95, and state returns on paid plans were $39.95 each. Those figures come from an archived page and may have changed, so check the current price before filing.

When it is discounted

We looked for Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers across 2023, 2024 and 2025 and could not confirm one. A coupon-tracking site said there were no extra discounts for TaxSlayer on Black Friday or Cyber Monday 2025, and Rakuten's page showed cash back rather than a percent-off sale. Coupon sites list 15% to 25% off federal filing codes, but those are tied to tax season, for example a 25% offer for 2023 returns e-filed by April 18, 2023. We therefore do not list a Black Friday deal for TaxSlayer, and we expect none for 2026.

What to watch out for

Coupon codes reportedly apply only to the initial federal return and cannot be stacked.
State returns on paid plans are charged separately.
The free tier has income and situation limits.

If you qualify for Simply Free, there is nothing to wait for. If you need a paid plan, look for a discount in January to April rather than in November.

Key features

Simply Free tier with federal and one state
Classic, Premium and Self-Employed plans
Ask a Tax Pro and live chat on higher plans
Accuracy and maximum refund guarantees
Handles all IRS forms on paid plans

Pros & cons

👍 Pros

Free tier includes one state return
Lower prices than the big three brands
Self-Employed tier handles Schedule C

👎 Cons

State returns on paid plans cost extra
No confirmed Black Friday history
Coupons reportedly cannot be combined

TaxSlayer pricing

As of November 2026, tax year 2026 prices are not published. From a December 2024 snapshot of the homepage: Simply Free $0 with one state, Premium $42.95, Self-Employed $52.95, state returns $39.95 each on paid plans. These may have changed.

Frequently asked questions

Does TaxSlayer have a Deal deal in 2026?

Yes. Simply Free tier: federal and one state return at no cost for simple 1040s. Live now.

Is there a TaxSlayer coupon code or promo code?

No code is needed right now. The discount is applied automatically when you open the deal link and pick the discounted plan.

Does TaxSlayer have a Black Friday discount?

We could not confirm one for 2023, 2024 or 2025. Its published promotions have been percent-off federal filing offers during tax season.

Is TaxSlayer really free?

Simply Free covers basic 1040 returns and, per the December 2024 page, includes one state return. Eligibility limits apply, including an income cap listed on the site.

Can I stack TaxSlayer coupons?

Coupon sites report that TaxSlayer does not allow stacking and that codes apply to the initial federal return only, unless a promotion says otherwise.