IRS Tax Tip 2022-24, February 14, 2022
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is also available to certain veterans, regardless of income, and is offered through the Department of Defense. MilTax allows eligible taxpayers to prepare and file their federal income tax returns and up to three state income tax returns for free.
Qualified taxpayers, generally those earning $58,000 or less, can also have their taxes prepared in person for free. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations across the country. Taxpayers can go to IRS Free Tax Preparation page of IRS.gov and use the available site locator tools to find a location near them.