Free
Simple W-2 federal returns
Free
- Single + MFJ filing statuses
- W-2 income only
- Standard deduction
- Print-ready 1040 mail packet
- Local-only — no cloud, no telemetry
- Federal only — no states included
No subscription. No auto-renewal. The 2026 edition is yours to keep — file your 2026 returns whenever (on time, late, amended). New tax year = optional renewal at 25% off for existing owners. Your prior-year data imports with one click.
Simple W-2 federal returns
Full federal + crypto + 1099s
Self-employed + Schedule C/E/F + year-round planning
Investor / multi-business / family office
Yes — for the tax year you bought. Each tax year gets its own edition because tax law changes every year. You're buying the 2026 edition now. It files your 2026 returns (late, amended, on time) forever. To file 2027 returns next year, you'll need the 2027 edition — existing owners get 25% off, and your prior-year .airgap file imports with one click to pre-fill the new return.
Air-gapped means physically isolated from the network. AirGapTax runs entirely on your computer with zero telemetry. All tax computation is local. If you opt in to external AI backends (Groq, Ollama, or a custom endpoint), only chat messages are sent to the service you configure. Your tax data never touches our servers.
No — and we're explicit about that. AirGapTax generates a complete, IRS-ready paper filing packet that you print, sign, and mail. We also produce a draft XML export that authorized e-file providers can submit on your behalf. Direct-to-IRS e-file (IRS Modernized e-File / MeF) requires ETIN/EFIN approval, which we do not have at launch. This is honest by design — air-gapped software shouldn't be transmitting your data to anyone, including us.
It depends on your tier. Complete includes 1 state, Pro includes 3, Elite includes 5 (each "when available" — we ship states in waves). If you need more, additional states are $19 each. State tax software is the most expensive, bug-prone surface in any tax product — we'd rather charge for it honestly than bundle "all 50 states" into a sticker price.
Yes. For $149 add-on (included free with Elite), an independent licensed CPA in our partner network reviews your return before you file. Useful for complex crypto/DeFi years, RSU exits, multi-state moves, or first-time self-employment. The CPA never sees your raw data unless you explicitly grant access — the review happens on a summary packet you generate locally.
All sales are final and non-refundable. This is digital software that you receive immediately. Please review the features page carefully before purchasing. Start with the Free tier if you're unsure.
After purchase, your license key is emailed to the address you provide at checkout. Enter it in the AirGapTax app during setup. Keys work offline — no internet required to activate after first use.
Each license covers up to 3 devices. All yours — home Mac, work laptop, spouse's computer.
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