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By the People, for the People
Freedom Debt Relief Offers Free Tax Filing Services
The debt settlement company partners with april to provide clients with free federal and state tax preparation and filing.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Freedom Debt Relief, one of the largest debt settlement providers in the U.S., is now offering free federal and state tax preparation and filing for its active clients through a new partnership with april, a leading embedded tax technology platform. The new benefit is designed to help Freedom Debt Relief clients reduce the burden and expense of tax season while supporting their ongoing journey toward a better financial future.
Why it matters
Tax season can be an added source of stress for people already working hard to regain control of their finances. By providing its clients with free tax prep and filing services, Freedom Debt Relief is helping them simplify tax season and save money as they move forward in their debt-relief journey.
The details
Through the partnership, Freedom Debt Relief clients will have access to april's modern, AI-powered tax-filing platform that guarantees accuracy and no hidden fees. The service also includes april's maximum refund guarantee, ensuring clients receive the largest refund or lowest tax liability they are entitled to under the law when filing through the platform. The experience is designed to be straightforward and accessible, helping clients complete their returns accurately without the usual preparation fees.
- The new tax filing service is available to Freedom Debt Relief clients starting in April 2026.
The players
Freedom Debt Relief
One of the largest and longest-running providers of debt settlement services in the U.S.
april
A leading embedded tax technology platform that is powering Freedom Debt Relief's new tax filing service.
Jason Pack
Chief Revenue Officer at Freedom Debt Relief.
Ben Borodach
Co-founder and CEO of april.
What they’re saying
“Tax season can be an added source of stress for people already working hard to regain control of their finances. By providing our clients with free tax prep and filing services, we're helping them simplify tax season and save money as they move forward in their debt-relief journey.”
— Jason Pack, Chief Revenue Officer, Freedom Debt Relief (PRNewswire)
“While this year marks the 40th anniversary of the IRS e-file system, the e-filing experience has remained largely unchanged and the tax code has become increasingly complex. The april AI-powered tax engine addresses that gap, enabling Freedom Debt Relief's clients to confidently prepare and file their taxes in as little as 20 minutes.”
— Ben Borodach, Co-founder and CEO, april (PRNewswire)
What’s next
The new tax filing service will be available to Freedom Debt Relief clients starting in April 2026.
The takeaway
By offering free tax preparation and filing services to its clients, Freedom Debt Relief is providing valuable support to help them navigate the complexities of tax season and stay focused on their financial goals as they work to resolve their debt.
