Qualified city residents have numerous options for free tax preparation and filing services.
VITA — Households that earned less than $64,000 in 2023 may qualify for free tax preparation service from VITA, the Volunteer Tax Assistance program. VITA is a national program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help families maximize their tax returns and avoid the fees businesses charge to prepare taxes. Northern Virginia CASH is a coalition of community partners who support the VITA sites in Northern Virginia. In-person VITA services are available at several sites in Northern Virginia. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments are needed. Info: email, 703-533-5320 (please leave a message)
IRS Free File — Qualified taxpayers can prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms. Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can use IRS Free File to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension.
Free File Alliance Filing Options — The Fairfax City Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office maintains a list of resources for free tax filing options through Free File Alliance member companies, a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS that help you prepare and e-file their federal tax returns for free. Click here to visit the webpage for more information
