Free File is an IRS program that helps taxpayers file their federal taxes for free. Free File Alliance LLC is offering free assistance to taxpayers whose 2009 adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less. If your income is higher, you can still file for free using Free File Fillable forms. To learn more go to www.freefile.irs.gov.
Taxpayers can also take advantage of the IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs which offer free tax help. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help 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 easy to access locations. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040 or check this VITA site list.
The TCE program 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. For more information on TCE, call 1-800-829-1040. As part of the IRS-sponsored TCE Program, AARP offers the Tax-Aide counseling program at more than 7,000 sites nationwide during the filing season. Trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteer counselors help people of low-to-middle income with special attention to those age 60 and older. To locate the nearest AARP Tax-Aide site, call 1-888-227-7669 or visit AARP's Internet site.
Many programs are available today to help taxpayers save money by letting them prepare and file their taxes for free.
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