Free Tax Return Preparation

The following volunteer organizations offer free assistance to the elderly and other individual taxpayers that need to file their income tax electronically.

AARP Tax-Aide:

This organization offers free assistance for electronically filing federal and Arizona state returns. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program offers free assistance to individuals 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service, to file federal and Arizona State returns. Visit the AARP Tax-Aide website for more information.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA):

The VITA Program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers. Visit the IRS website for more information on VITA.

• Free Tax Preparation Reference Guide for Arizona State Returns
• Get Free Tax Prep Help
• What to Bring to Your Local VITA or TCE Site
• Volunteer Recruitment - Become a Community Tax Volunteer

Arizona Free File Alliance

Some taxpayers may qualify to e-file under the Arizona Free File Alliance, which is a public-private partnership between ADOR and a consortium of tax preparation software companies. The Free File Program is open to Arizona taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $66,000 or less, are between the ages of 17-50, active duty military or qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).