Cash App Taxes is completely free for both federal and state returns — no upsells, no paid tiers, and no income limit. It supports self-employment income, investments, and rental income. Here is the full guide for 2026.

Cash App Taxes at a Glance

Feature Details
Federal filing Free
State filing Free (1 state)
Multiple state returns Not supported
Self-employment (Schedule C) Supported
Investment income (1099-B) Supported
Rental income (Schedule E) Supported
Accuracy guarantee Yes (up to $1,000)
Max refund guarantee Yes
Audit support Free
Available tax.cash.app or Cash App

What Cash App Taxes Supports

Income types:

  • W-2 employment income
  • 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC (freelance, side income)
  • 1099-B (stock sales, investment gains)
  • 1099-DIV (dividends)
  • 1099-INT (interest income)
  • Social Security income
  • Unemployment income

Deductions and credits:

  • Standard deduction or itemized (Schedule A)
  • Self-employment deductions (Schedule C)
  • Capital gains and losses (Schedule D, Form 8949)
  • Rental income and expenses (Schedule E)
  • HSA contributions and distributions
  • Child tax credit, earned income credit
  • Education credits (American Opportunity, Lifetime Learning)
  • Retirement contributions (IRA, SEP-IRA)

Not supported:

  • Filing in multiple states where income is sourced from more than one state
  • Non-resident alien returns (Form 1040-NR)
  • Foreign income exclusion (Form 2555)
  • Farmers (Schedule F)

How to File with Cash App Taxes

  1. Go to tax.cash.app or open Cash App → Taxes
  2. Create or sign in to your account
  3. Enter your personal information and tax situation step-by-step
  4. Import W-2 data directly from participating employers, or enter manually
  5. Review your return and refund/owed amount
  6. E-file for free — federal and state submitted simultaneously
  7. Refund deposited to your bank, Cash App balance, or by check

Cash App Taxes vs Competitors

Feature Cash App Taxes TurboTax Free H&R Block Free
Federal cost $0 $0 (simple only) $0 (simple only)
State cost $0 $0 (simple) / $59+ $0 (simple) / $37+
Schedule C Yes No (paid only) No (paid only)
1099-B Yes No (paid only) No (paid only)
Audit support Free Paid add-on Paid add-on

Cash App Taxes is the best option for freelancers, investors, and anyone with a complex return who wants genuinely free filing.

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