Tax Assistance
Nobody should pay more than they owe. When a partner is incarcerated, figuring out taxes can be confusing because of:
Lack of access to financial records
Issues with state residency
How benefits like SNAP are taxed
Luckily, there are many free and low-cost resources available to help you prepare and file your taxes safely and correctly.
Free Tax Assistance Programs
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Free help for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, and those with limited English.
IRS-certified volunteers prepare basic tax returns and electronically file them for you.
Find a VITA Site:
Dallas College Free Tax Preparation
Free tax filing and planning help for:
Families earning under $67,000/year
People with disabilities
Individuals with limited English
Services are available during tax season and are IRS-certified.
Low-Cost (and Easy) Online Filing Options
TurboTax Free File
If you only need to file a simple Form 1040, TurboTax allows you to file electronically for free.
Advantages:
File from your own computer — no mailing forms.
Automatically stores your information for next year's return.
United Way VITA Programs
Locations in: Metropolitan Dallas, Denton County, and Tarrant County
United Way joins with local organizations to offer free tax help.
Available to individuals and families earning under $67k.
Services include:
Filing current and past-year tax returns
Non-resident tax returns
ITIN renewals
Virtual and in-person options (often at public libraries, usually no appointment needed).
