Background TaxHawk, Inc. owns and operates three tax preparation websites: FreeTaxUSA.com, TaxHawk.com, and Express1040.com. The company was founded in 2001 by a CPA and a team of professional software developers. TaxHawk is an original member of the IRS Free File Alliance and an authorized IRS e-file provider. The company has securely filed millions of free federal tax returns with the IRS. Software Development Each tax year, the TaxHawk team of tax professionals updates our software to the latest federal and state standards. The company incorporates new credits, deductions, and changes to the tax code. Once the software is updated, it goes through a rigorous testing and approval process with the IRS and each state department of revenue. This ensures that TaxHawk products are ready for the new tax season. Service and Pricing The company's pricing structure is straightforward: there are no surprises or extra fees to finish your tax return. Creating an account is always free on any TaxHawk, Inc website. You can access the tax software, see your expected federal refund, and contact customer support before filing. Each year, the company helps taxpayers save millions of dollars in tax preparation fees with free federal and low-cost state offers.