Help for eligible individuals to file their tax returns

Description

Tax assistance for eligible individuals

Tax preparation help can include tax assistance, filling out forms, completing paperwork or filing taxes electronically

Additional Information

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a free, confidential service that assists taxpayers whose problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are causing financial difficulties; who haven't been able to resolve their problems with the IRS; or those who believe an IRS system or procedure isn't working as it should.

• Hosts zoom events to help senior taxpayers understand their tax return filing requirements, tax benefits to claim, and where to find free help

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Eligibility

Free tax help is available to:

• People who make $67,000 or less
• Persons with disabilities
• Limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns
• Older adults - Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) is for 60 years and up

Application Instructions

To locate the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site, call (800) 906-9887 or search online.

To locate the nearest AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site, call (888) 227-7669 or search online.