Filing a tax return is among the things most of us hate to do, and the thought of forking out hundreds of dollars for the pleasure makes it even worse. But you can get it done for free this filing season if you meet certain qualifications. Here’s how. 1. IRS Free File Taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $79,000 or less can qualify to file federal tax returns for free by using IRS Free File, a partnership between the IRS and private tax preparation companies. Some of the providers charge a fee to prepare state tax returns, but the service is free for federal returns. The IRS haspartnered wi…