Money Mondays: Tax Tips and Preparation
It's tax season! As you prepare to file and pay your taxes, the following resources may be available at no cost to you.
Free tax help and preparation from the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers 2 free services to help certain people prepare and file their taxes. Check out the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) to find out how IRS-certified volunteers may help you.
VITA offers free basic tax return preparation to people who:
- Generally make $54,000 or less
- Have a disability
- Are limited-English-speaking taxpayers
TCE offers free tax help for all taxpayers, especially those who:
- Are 60 years old or older
- Have questions about pensions or retirement-related issues
To find your local VITA or TCE sites, call 800-906-9887 or use the VITA Locator Tool.
MyFreeTaxes.com
Offered by the United Way, MyFreeTaxes.com is an easy, safe and free way to file your taxes online and is available to taxpayers in all states who earned less than $64,000 last year. The site also offers support from IRS-certified specialists by phone, email, and chat messaging. To get started, review their Tax Preparation Checklist.
Accessible forms and publications
Check out the IRS's Accessible Forms & Publications page to download or view forms and documents in text-only, Braille-ready, accessible PDF, HTML and large-print formats. You can also find American Sign Language (ASL) videos with information on their YouTube channel.
About Ticket to Work
Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
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Learn more
You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
