$10 from every return is donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Flat $75 rate. No hidden fees.

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Why LEAF Taxes

Trusted, affordable filing built only for law enforcement, firefighters, and teachers. 100% U.S.-based platform with $1M audit protection and ID restoration

LEAF Taxes is leading self-service tax software built specifically and only for Law Enforcement, Educators, Armed Forces and Firefighters. We charge a flat $75 filing fee—no hidden fees, no matter how many forms or states. 

Our software is 100% U.S.-based, and your information is never shared with anyone, anywhere. 

LEAF Taxes is founded, owned, and run entirely by retired law enforcement and firefighters—or their spouses—with the sole exception of our software engineers (which, frankly, is probably a good thing!). 

Every return includes $1,000,000 Tax Audit Defense™ and Identity Theft Restoration through Protection Plus: if you receive an IRS or state notice, call them and they’ll handle it at no cost to you. 

We donate $10 from every return to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. 

🇺🇸 100% US Based Software

💰 Flat $75 rate. No hidden fees.

🧾 $1,000,000 Tax Audit Defense™

LEAF Highlights

  • Industry leader in self-service tax software (40+ years in business).
  • 100% US Based software. Your info is safe and never gets shared with anyone anywhere.
  • Flat $75 rate. No hidden fees. No matter how complicated or how many forms, states, etc.
  • Founded, owned, and run 100% by retired cops and firemen or the spouses of retired cops and firemen. The only people not prior public service are the software builders, which is probably a good thing if you ask us😊!
  • We include $1,000,000 Tax Audit Defense™ and Identity Theft Restoration services through Protection Plus. If you get an IRS or state notice, all you do is call them and they will handle it free of charge.
  • For every tax return filed, LEAF Taxes donates $10 to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. We have not identified a teaching organization that uses its money in a way that is consistent with our values.
  • For software issues, email us. We will call you within 48 hours. We can’t give tax advice (insurance issue), but we can help with technical problems and tell you if you would benefit from hiring a tax professional.
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Your tax return, backed for life™

100% accurate calculations, audit support, and your max refund. All backed for the full 7-year life of your tax return.

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Your best tax outcome

You’ll get your maximum refund guaranteed, or your money back.

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Taxes done right

LEAF Tax calculations are 100% accurate so your taxes will be done right, guaranteed, or we’ll pay you any IRS penalties.

Need help with the software?

Email us and we’ll respond within 48 business hours. While we can’t provide tax advice due to insurance restrictions, we’re happy to resolve technical issues and let you know if hiring a tax professional instead of using self-service tax software could benefit you.

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About Our Founder

LEAF Taxes was founded by Jason Knickerbocker, who retired after serving as a police officer for over 21 years. Jason became an Enrolled Agent — the highest credential the IRS awards tax professionals — and opened his own tax practice in Cave Creek, AZ. 

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Circa 2013 — Jason meeting his wife and kids at the start of a graveyard patrol shift.

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Verification After tax season ends, we routinely review employer names provided during tax filing. We will NEVER reach out to any employer for any reason or share any of your data unless directed by a court order. We take you privacy very seriously. However, if we see a name like Walmart as the employer, we may call or email you to clarify how you meet the eligibility test. If you refuse to or cannot provide proof of eligibility, we will no longer allow you to use our platform.