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Icon for extension.purdue.eduextension.purdue.edu · Jan 16, 2025

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

program. This initiative provides free tax preparation services to eligible individuals, including low- to moderate-income taxpayers, seniors, and those with disabilities. Supported by the IRS, VITA ensures accurate tax filing, helps maximize refunds ...
Icon for www.altoonamirror.comAltoona Mirror · Jan 30, 2025

Free tax prep offered to Cambria seniors

The Cambria County Area Agency on Aging sponsors a free tax preparation program designed ... Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Johnstown Senior Center, 550 Main St., Johnstown.
The Santa Barbara Independent · 12d

United Way’s Mega Tax Day Provides Free Tax Preparation for 80+ Households Ahead of April 15th Tax Deadline

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.
Icon for www.cleveland.comCleveland.com · Mar 25, 2025

Need help with your taxes? The IRS offers free assistance; See how

Free one-on-one tax preparation help is available for qualified taxpayers nationwide through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs. The Internal Revenue ...
Killeen Daily Herald · 8h

United Way of Central Texas recognizes Temple High School students for helping with free tax preparation

Temple High School students continue to take initiative in lending their neighbors a helping hand. During a ceremony on Monday afternoon, United Way of Central Texas recognized approximately 40 students,
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 7, 2025

Free tax help is available for Central Florida’s low-income families and seniors

Tax season can be daunting ... clients over $21,000 in preparation fees this year alone. Beyond the financial savings, the program provides crucial support to seniors and non-English speakers ...
Icon for www.nerdwallet.comNerdWallet · Jul 1, 2023

How to File Taxes for Free in 2025

IRS Free File and the free versions of popular tax prep programs are just a few options to explore. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...
NJ.com · 26d

The tax filing deadline is coming. Here’s how you can file your return for free.

If you qualify, you can use one of the IRS’ eight “private-sector partners” to complete your federal returns at no cost. Some also offer free state tax return filing while others charge to file state returns, so shop carefully to avoid surprise costs.
Icon for www.udel.eduUniversity of Delaware · 21d

Lerner students provide free tax help

For University of Delaware senior Victoria Groome ... Groome is one of 42 UD students volunteering with the VITA program this year, providing a service that provides free tax preparation for those making up to $67,000 in household income.
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · Mar 26, 2025

Still haven't paid your taxes? There are lots of ways to get help by April 15, some free

But procrastinators can take heart because several free-filing services ... Leslie Lueker, who oversees VITA's tax-prep help at the senior center, said the program is available to taxpayers ...
Icon for www.kiplinger.comKiplinger · Feb 2, 2020

The Best Tax Prep Software for Every Tax Situation in 2025

Despite the name, the completely free version of this tax prep software is only available to filers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $48,000 or less or active duty military with an AGI of $ ...
The Hill on MSN.com · 12d

Trump administration plans to end free tax filing program

The Trump administration is planning to end the free tax filing service developed during the Biden administration, The Associated Press reported, citing two people familiar with the decision. The
Icon for www.forbes.comForbes · Feb 7, 2025

All About VITA, The IRS Program Assists Eligible Taxpayers With Free Tax Prep

The program, which the IRS administers, began after the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and provides free tax filing assistance to underserved communities.
Icon for www.newsweek.comNewsweek · 3d

Best Tax Software for the Self-Employed of April 2025

Claire is a senior ... Yet when tax season rolls around each year, the responsibility of being in charge suddenly isn’t as appealing. On a positive note, tax preparation software can simplify ...
Icon for www.investopedia.comInvestopedia · May 23, 2016

Form 1040-SR U.S. Tax Return for Seniors: Definition and Filing

For seniors concerned about the cost of tax assistance, there are plenty of affordable options, including tax preparation software and local support services. “Check your local library—they ...
Icon for finance.yahoo.comYahoo Finance · Mar 2, 2025

AARP Foundation program offers NC folks free tax assistance

Mioshi Moses, the vice president of Volunteer Programs at the AARP Foundation, proudly shares, “It is the largest free volunteer-based tax preparation program in the country.” The Tax-Aide ...
Icon for www.postandcourier.comPost and Courier · 20d

IRS: Free File provides quick and easy way to file taxes

free electronic filing and free direct deposit of their federal tax refund, if they’re owed one, using guided tax preparation software available only at IRS.gov. Due to hurricane disaster relief ...
Icon for www.newsweek.comNewsweek · Mar 26, 2025

IRS Issues Advice on How Millions Can File Returns for Free

Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File. It offers guided tax software to taxpayers with an adjusted ...
Icon for www.military.comMilitary.com · Jan 29, 2018

Income Tax Assistance Program

The DoD's annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has ... The VITA tax service is free. For more tips and guides for tax season, including free tax preparation resources, visit ...
Icon for money.usnews.comU.S. News & World Report · Feb 28, 2025

How to File Taxes for Free

Many online tax preparation software companies offer free tax filing ... The counselors specialize in tax law areas relevant to seniors, such as retirement and pension issues.
Icon for money.usnews.comU.S. News & World Report · Mar 19, 2022

How to Get Free Help With Your Taxes

The IRS offers several free programs to help with income ... Public libraries, community centers and senior centers often hold tax preparation workshops or seminars, and volunteers may be ...
Edhat · 6d

United Way’s Mega Tax Day Provides Free Tax Preparation For Over 80 Households Ahead of Tax Deadline

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s VITA program partnered with Supervisor Laura Capps and U.S. Bank for the event, which welcomed partners for a community resource fair, a budgeting workshop, and free tax preparation and filing services for qualifying households.
AARP · 5d

Her Superpower? Free Tax Prep That Saves Families Money

Call it natural talent or learned behavior, but it made her a perfect fit for Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance program. “Not everyone has a way to give back, and this seemed like something I could do and be good at,” she says.
Icon for www.koaa.comkoaa · Mar 28, 2025

Retired volunteers help seniors navigate tax season at Fountain Library

will continue to offer free tax preparation services for all ages and incomes until April 10. Seniors and other community members are encouraged to schedule an appointment to take advantage of ...
Icon for www.utsa.eduUniversity of Texas at San Antonio · Feb 2, 2012

Free tax preparation and filing assistance available on Main Campus

(March 25, 2019) -- The UTSA Alumni Association has partnered with VITA—the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program—to help the UTSA community meet the looming tax filing deadline. IRS-certified volunteers will provide free, basic income tax return ...