Money Mondays: Tax Tips and Preparation

It's tax season! As you prepare to file and pay your taxes, the following resources may be available at no cost to you.

Free tax help and preparation from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers 2 free services to help certain people prepare and file their taxes. Check out the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) to find out how IRS-certified volunteers may help you.

VITA offers free basic tax return preparation to people who:

• Generally, make $54,000 or less
• Have a disability
• Are limited-English-speaking taxpayers
   TCE offers free tax help for all taxpayers, especially those who:

• Are 60 years old or older
• Have questions about pensions or retirement-related issues
  To find your local VITA or TCE sites, call 800-906-9887 or use the VITA Locator Tool.

source: https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-02-05-money-mondays-tax-tips-and-preparation