Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful — especially if you’re 60 or older or have limited income. There are several trusted programs that offer free tax preparation assistance designed to assist you! These programs are a wonderful way to receive reliable help, save money on preparation fees, and gain confidence that your return is completed accurately.
Check Your Local Library
- Springfield Area: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) -Community Partnership of the Ozarks
- For income of $67,000 or less.
- VITA clinics open Feb 1 – Apr 15th at several library branches.
- Appointments are required. 417-720-2000 – call or text or schedule online www.vita417.as.me
Check Your Local Universities
- Springfield Area: VITA at OTC; 3-6pm on Wednesdays. Information Commons West Building via NW entrance
- Walk-ins only. 417-720-2000
Check Senior Area Agencies
- Adults 60 & over
- Springfield Area: SeniorAge Senior Center
- Appointments are required. 417-862-0762
Local Tax Event Days
- Springfield Area: Tax-A-Palooza – March 21st at the Guaranty Bank at Farmers Park 9am-3pm. Income of $67,000 or less. Walk-ins only.
Online Options
- www.myfreetaxes.com Provided by United Way in partnership with VITA.
- www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/ Special focus on taxpayers 50+ with low to moderate income. Free online software and some states (not Missouri) have local individuals available
- www.irs.gov/e-file-do-your-taxes-for-free For income of $89,000 or less, IRA has free software
