Quick version: You pay when you eFile or add extra services. Federal eFile starts at $3.99 per form and drops to $0.59 with volume. State eFile, TIN Check, Mail Delivery, and Email Delivery each have a flat price per form. Pay as you go at checkout or buy prepaid credits on the Credits page.
Federal eFile pricing
Federal eFile sends your forms to the IRS. The price per credit depends on how many credits you buy at once, and your whole purchase is charged at that tier's price. For example, 21 credits cost $3.49 each.
Credits purchased | Price per credit |
1–10 | $3.99 |
11–50 | $3.49 |
51–100 | $2.99 |
101–250 | $2.49 |
251–500 | $1.99 |
501–1,000 | $1.49 |
1,001–2,500 | $0.99 |
2,501–5,000 | $0.79 |
5,001+ | $0.59 |
No extra charge for a 1096 or W-3. When you eFile, you don’t need one; the totals are sent with your forms.
Other services
Service | Price per credit | What it does |
State eFile | $1.49 | Files your forms with any participating state. |
TIN Check | $0.99 | Checks each Issuer’s and Recipient’s name and TIN against IRS records before you file. |
Mail Delivery | $1.99 | Prints and mails recipient copies for you. |
Email Delivery | $0.99 | Sends recipients secure, password-protected digital copies. |
Federal eFile corrections | $3.99 per corrected form | Charged at checkout when you eFile a correction. |
Print Access | $9.99 per tax year | Lets you print your own forms without a watermark for the season. Included free with any eFile purchase. |
To see which states are included, read What states do you eFile to? [ADD LINK].
Buy prepaid credits
In the menu, click Credits.
Under EFILING SERVICES, click + to set how many Federal eFile, State eFile, and TIN Check credits you need.
Under FORM DELIVERY OPTIONS, click + to set how many Mail Delivery and Email Delivery credits you need.
Review your ORDER SUMMARY and click Checkout.
What happens next
Checkout takes you to payment. After you pay, your new credits are available right away and show at the top of the Credits page. To see past orders, click My Billing & Purchases on the Credits page.
Common questions
Do I have to buy credits before I file?
No. You can pay as you go. When you check out your forms, Adams Tax Forms Helper shows the price for each service you choose.
How do I use my prepaid credits?
When you check out your forms, turn on Use stored credits in the order summary. You only pay for anything your credits don't cover.
Why does my cart say sales tax will be calculated later?
Sales tax is calculated after your address is validated during checkout. Until then, your total is an estimate.
Do prepaid credits expire?
Yes. Federal eFile, State eFile, and TIN Check credits expire after the filing season ends. Each one shows its expiration date in its description on the Credits page.
Do I need delivery credits if I eFile?
eFile only sends your forms to the IRS and states. The IRS also requires you to give each recipient a copy, so add Mail Delivery or Email Delivery unless you plan to send copies yourself.
Subject to change. Verify at IRS.gov, SSA.gov, or the relevant government site.
Prices can change. The price shown at checkout is the price you pay. Ready to file? See How to eFile your Forms with the IRS or SSA.