AARP:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between in-person and remote tax assistance depending on site availability.
Eligibility: Anyone with low to moderate income, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older may qualify.
Contact: Call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) or go online to the AARP Foundation Tax Locator. The caller has to call in, go through the menu options, type in their zip code and they will get forwarded to a specialist.
CASA:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services.
Eligibility: Individuals/families who made less than $58,000 in 2021, specifically Spanish speakers. May also be able to assist persons who speak other languages, call for information.
Contact: Call 1-866-765-2272 to schedule an appointment. Someone picked up within a minute. They take down your information and have someone reach out to you from your area.
CASH Campaign of MD:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between virtual appointments or drop-off tax preparation.
Eligibility: If you live in the Baltimore area and made $58,000 or less in 2021 you may qualify for free tax preparation. You must have an appointmentto receive services.
Contact: Call 410-234-8008 Mon-Fri, 9AM-2PM. Appointments are filled for now, but they open up slots with time.
CASH Campaign of MD Partners:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between virtual appointments or drop-off tax preparation depending on site availability.
Eligibility: If you made $58,000 or less in 2021 you may qualify for free tax preparation services.
Contact: Call 1-800-492-0618 or check out the list of tax partners offering free tax preparation services. See the attachment for a full list of sites.
VITA:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services for 60+.
Eligibility: The filer made less than $58,000 in 2021.
Contact: Call 1-800-906-9887 and ask to find a location or go online to the IRS VITA locator. They will need their area code, and the specialist will provide them with a location near them and help them set up an appointment. Someone picked up within minutes.
IRS:
Offers free federal (sometimes state) tax preparation services. Online services only or independent filing.
Eligibility: The filer must have made under $73,000 in 2021 to qualify for free online filing services. If the person made over $73,000 they offer free fillable tax forms for the filer to complete independently.
Contact: Go online to choose an online free filing service.
Comptroller:
Offers free state tax preparation services. Virtual appointments available.
Contact: For general information and free Maryland income tax assistance call Taxpayer Services at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937). Assistance is available Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM. You can also schedule an appointment online.
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