Find Tax Services

IRS sponsors different free tax preparation programs and e-filing to those who earn less than certain income limits. If you are like many who can’t understand and follow the tax laws and can’t understand the difference between credits and deductions you can take, then these programs will be of great help.

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free tax help to people whose incomes are $39,000 or less. Volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations.
• Tax Counseling for the Elderly provides free tax help to people aged 60 and older. Trained volunteers from non-profit organizations provide free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation for senior citizens. Volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
• AARP Tax-Aide counseling, part of the IRS-Sponsored TCE Program, operates nearly 9,000 sites nationwide during the filing season. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors can help people of low-to-moderate income with special attention to those aged 60 and older. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP's Web site at www.aarp.org

These programs depend on volunteers and most of them are either accountants or those who have knowledge and interested in the accounting profession. IRS recruits these volunteers and they undergo training and certification normally at the beginning of the tax season. There is no eligibility requirement and any one with interest in tax preparation can take part in this programs. Many corporations sponsors at different levels by allowing employees time, facilities tax preparation sites, donate computers and other equipments, etc.

Filing your taxes can be easy and free. Take advantage of a volunteer assistance program in your area to receive free income tax preparation assistance. Locations and hours of operation are often available through city information hotlines and local community organizations.

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