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Save money at tax time by finding your best filing option. Commercial tax preparers charge $55-$100 for a basic return. Products like refund anticipation loans and refund anticipation checks add $60 or more in extra fees eitcoutreach.org
There are filing options at every income level. Tax filers with complicated returns may need to hire a commercial service. If so, it’s important to find a reliable, qualified preparer. Be sure to shop around and compare prices. Many people can file for free. The average tax filer can save $150 or more by using a free service.
Why pay when you can file for free? Here are some options to consider:
Online - IRS Free File is a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance. Use Free File Software if your income is $62,000 or less and Free File Fillable Forms if your income is greater than $62,000. My Free Taxes is step-bystep online filing for individuals and families with incomes of less than $62,000. The MyFreeTaxes Partnership campaign, now in its sixth year, allows free, online federal and state preparation and filing in all 50 states
In person - Volunteer Income Assistance (VITA) sites can be found in community centers, libraries, schools, and other local places. Trained volunteers provide tax preparation for filers with household incomes of $54,000 or less. The AARP Tax Aide program offers free tax help to people ages 60 and up. AARP volunteers provide in-person assistance at sites in local communities.
Find more information about IRS Free File at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
Learn more about tax credits and file free with My Free Taxes at https://www.myfreetaxes.com/
To find the nearest VITA site, call 1 (800)-906-9887 (toll-free) or search for the closest location online at http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep
To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site call 888-227-7669 or use the AARP Site Locator Tool at https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/?intcmp=GLBNAV-SL-MON-TAXS