Some free services and assistance are available for filing federal income taxes or extensions, which are due April 17.
IRS Free File — available online from the federal government, includes filing extensions
My Free Taxes — free taxing filing for families and individuals with income less than $57,000
H&R Block — free at-home filing provides an online resource for simple forms. Also, participating H&R Block offices offer free extension filing and free reviews of tax forms
Some deals and free assistance are available to folks working on their income taxes.
- Income tax assistance is offered at several Broward libraries, including Broward Main Library in Fort Lauderdale January 27 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and other Fridays
- For simple tax situations, participating H&R Block offices file 1040-EZ forms free
- H&R Block At Home Free is offered for simple tax forms
- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for older taxpayers and and those with limited incomes
- Save $20 on tax preparation services at participating Jackson Hewitt businesses
- Jackson Hewitt offers a free online program for basic federal tax returns
- Particpating Walmart stores offer free 1040-EZ filing, partnering with H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt
Thanks to Cities On The Cheap.com
This deal has been extended: Through April 15, you can bring your information to H&R Block offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale and get your federal 1040EZ prepared free — a $39 value.
You can take advantage of this deal if you’re either single or married and filing a joint return and you have:
If you haven’t finished your taxes yet, now’s a good time to pull together your receipts and figure out what questions you have. Once you know what you need help with, you can get your questions answered free from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 25.
You can get answers several ways:
You can also get free help in person in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
