Free and Low Cost Tax Assistance
If you are a taxpayer who makes less than $55,000 a year and cannot afford professional tax assistance or if you speak English as a second language and need help understanding your tax rights and responsibilities, you may qualify for help from a clinic that provides free or low cost assistance.
The VITA Program
This program is sponsored by the IRS. You can also reach them by calling 1-800-829-1040 to find low income clinics nearest you.
Tax-Aide
This program is sponsored by the American Association of Retired People (AARP). You can also call them at 1-888-227-7669 for a site nearest you.
Free E-Filing of Tax Returns
If your adjusted gross income was $54,000 or less in 2007, you can use Free File to prepare and e-file your taxes online.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers
Click this external link to your source for personal help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone.
Taxpayer Clinics
For those with legal concerns, this external link to tax clinics may be able to provide low cost legal assistance to resolve tax disputes.