Free Tax Software and Guidance
Preparing your income taxes doesn’t have to cost a lot. A number of tax software providers offer a free product for filers with simple returns. Even with a more comlex tax situation, you have a few free options to consider. For example, check out the IRS’s Free File program. If your adjusted gross income is $64,000 or less, you qualify for free tax-prep software and filing. If you make more money than that, you can still file for free, but you don’t get the free software to prepare your return.
If you made $54,000 or less last year, you may qualify for free tax help from the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Through this program, IRS-certified volunteers help taxpayers prepare their tax returns for free. At some locations, qualifying taxpayers can also e-file their returns through one of the IRS Free File software partners.