Everything you need to know about finding free tax return filing help, from the IRS:
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers
free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with
disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need
assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide
free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified
individuals.
In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly
(TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who
are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and
retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who
provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit
organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
Before going to a VITA or TCE site, see Publication
3676-B for services provided and check out the What to Bring page
to ensure you have all the required documents and information our volunteers
will need to help you. *Note: available services can vary at each site due
to the availability of volunteers certified with the tax law expertise required
for your return.
Find a VITA or TCE Site Near You
VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and
neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient
locations across the country. To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you,
use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
At select tax sites, taxpayers also have an option to
prepare their own basic federal and state tax return for free using Web-based
tax preparation software with an IRS-certified volunteer to help guide you
through the process. This option is only available at locations that list “Self-Prep” in
the site listing.
Find an AARP TCE Tax-Aide Site Near You
A majority of the TCE sites are operated by the AARP
Foundation’s Tax Aide program. To locate the nearest AARP TCE Tax-Aide site
between January and April use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call
888-227-7669.
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