TAX PREPARATION RESOURCES

Do-It-Yourself Options

IRS Direct File

File for free directly with the IRS for most filers with incomes less than $200,000 and simple returns. You must be a full-year resident of NY, PA, or a state that has opted in for IRS Direct File.

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MyFreeTaxes.com

Use tax software free of charge if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $84,000 or less. United Way provides MyFreeTaxes in partnership with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

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Tompkins County VITA

Tomkins County VITA provides a self preparation option that includes free tax software, Zoom coaching sessions, and free tax form review. Income restrictions apply.

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IRS Free File

The IRS Free File program is a safe and free way to do your federal tax return online. Prepare and file federal income tax returns using guided tax preparation software. Income restrictions apply.

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Find Your Best Option

Use the IRS Free File lookup tool or browse the listing of IRS trusted partners.

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