FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE — NATIONAL & OREGON RESOURCES

Tax Preparation · Filing Extensions · Senior Services · Military · Free Legal Help · Virtual & In-Person · Available April 2026 — FREE

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT

Before visiting any free tax prep site, gather these documents to ensure your appointment goes smoothly and you receive your maximum refund:

• Photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID) · If filing jointly, both spouses must be present with IDs
• Social Security cards or ITIN letters for yourself, your spouse, and all dependents
• All W-2 forms (wages), 1099 forms (self-employment, retirement, unemployment, interest), and any other income statements
• Bank account routing and account number for direct deposit of your refund (faster and safer than a paper check)
• Last year’s tax return (federal and state), if available
• Any IRS letters or notices received in the past year
• Records of deductible expenses: childcare costs and provider’s tax ID · educational expenses · charitable donations

Need help finding a site near you? Call 2-1-1 (Oregon’s free statewide helpline) any time, day or night, to be connected with the nearest free tax prep program.

TAX CREDITS YOU MAY BE MISSING

Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians qualify for valuable tax credits every year but never claim them — simply because they don’t know they exist. Free tax prep volunteers are trained to identify every credit you’re entitled to.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — Up to $8,046 Federal

The EITC is one of the largest tax benefits available to working individuals and families with low to moderate income. For the 2025 tax year, the maximum federal credit is $8,046 for families with three or more qualifying children. You can qualify even if you have no children. Use the free IRS EITC Assistant tool to check your eligibility instantly — no account required. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Oregon Earned Income Credit (EIC) — Additional State Benefit

If you qualify for the federal EITC, you automatically qualify for Oregon’s state Earned Income Credit. Oregon’s EIC equals 9% of your federal EITC — or 12% if you have a dependent child under age 3. Oregon also allows ITIN filers to claim the state EIC even if they do not qualify for the federal credit. Learn more and access the credit form at Oregon DOR — Tax Credits & Benefits for Families. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Oregon Kids’ Credit — Up to $1,000 Per Child

Oregon’s refundable Kids’ Credit provides $1,000 per qualifying dependent child under age 6 for households earning $30,000 or less. This credit is in addition to the federal Child Tax Credit and is fully refundable, meaning you can receive it even if you owe no taxes. Free tax prep volunteers will identify and apply this credit for you automatically. Details available at Oregon DOR — Tax Credits & Benefits for Families.

Prior-Year Returns — You May Still Claim Up to 3 Years Back

Didn’t file in 2022, 2023, or 2024? You have three years from the original due date to file and claim your refund. For tax year 2022, the deadline to claim your refund is April 15, 2026 — this month. Many free tax prep services, including OSU VITA (year-round) and the Oregon LITC clinics, can help with prior-year returns. Don’t leave refunds unclaimed.

IRS HELPLINES — CALL OR VISIT

IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals

CALL: 1-800-829-1040 · Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM PT · FREE

Speak directly with an IRS representative about your personal tax return, account questions, payment plans, refund status, and notices. Spanish assistance: 1-800-829-1040. All other languages: 1-833-553-9895. Hearing-impaired TTY/TDD: 1-800-829-4059. Learn more at IRS.gov — Let Us Help You.

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) — In-Person Help

CALL TO SCHEDULE: 1-844-545-5640 · Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM PT · FREE

Visit your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center for face-to-face help with payments, account issues, ITIN applications, and identity verification. Offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PT (closed federal holidays). An appointment is required. Find the nearest office at IRS.gov — Find a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) — When the IRS Isn’t Resolving Your Issue

CALL: 1-877-777-4778 · Monday – Friday · FREE

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS that steps in when normal IRS channels haven’t resolved your problem or when an IRS action is causing financial hardship. Advocates are assigned personally to your case at no charge. Offices in every state. Submit Form 911 or use the TAS Qualifier Tool at TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov.

Oregon 211 — Find Free Tax Help Near You

CALL: 2-1-1 · Toll-free: 1-866-698-6155 · Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · Text zip code to 898211 · TTY: 711 then 1-866-698-6155 · FREE

Oregon’s 211 statewide helpline connects you with free tax preparation programs, community resources, and social services anywhere in Oregon and Southwest Washington — by phone, text, email, or online. Trained specialists can locate the nearest VITA site, AARP Tax-Aide location, or other free filing resource. Available in multiple languages with free interpreter services. The 211info.org website is available 24 hours a day. Reach a live specialist Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT, or search online anytime at 211info.org.

FREE TAX PREPARATION — IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

IRS VITA & TCE — Free In-Person Tax Prep for Qualifying Taxpayers

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free, IRS-certified tax return preparation for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. TCE specializes in questions for adults 60 and older, with a focus on pensions and retirement income. Certified volunteers prepare and e-file your federal and state returns at no cost. ITIN application assistance available at select sites. Find a site near you using the VITA/TCE Locator Tool or call 1-800-906-9887. Learn more at IRS.gov — Free Tax Return Preparation.

Hours subject to change by location. Contact your local site to confirm availability.

GetYourRefund.org — Free Virtual VITA from Home

Can’t make it to an in-person tax site? GetYourRefund.org — a free IRS-certified virtual service from Code for America — lets you upload your tax documents securely from your phone or computer and connect with an IRS-certified VITA volunteer who prepares and reviews your return with you before filing. To date, the service has helped 345,000 people file and claim more than $612 million in refunds, saving nearly $39 million in filing fees. Two options available: File With Help (volunteer prepares your return) for incomes under $69,000, or File Myself (self-prep software with support) for incomes under $89,000. Available in English and Spanish. Get started at GetYourRefund.org. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide — Free Tax Help with a Focus on Adults 50+

CALL OR TEXT: 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) · Available through April 15, 2026 · FREE

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax preparation program, open to all eligible taxpayers — no AARP membership required. With a special focus on adults 50+ with low to moderate income, IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers helped more than 19,500 Oregon filers last tax season. Volunteers identify the new enhanced senior deduction of up to $6,000 for individuals 65+ ($12,000 filing jointly). In-person, drop-off, and virtual options available. Find a site at AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

Tax-Aide appointments available through April 15, 2026. Hours and availability vary by location.

FREE ONLINE TAX FILING

IRS Free File — Free Guided Tax Software (AGI $89,000 or Less)

File your federal return online at no cost through IRS-vetted software partners. For the 2026 filing season, eight trusted partners are available for taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less. Some offer free state returns. Always begin at IRS.gov — Free File to guarantee free access — going directly to a partner’s site may trigger fees. Free File Fillable Forms are available to any taxpayer at any income level. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

MyFreeTaxes.com — Free Self-Guided Filing for Simple Returns (United Way)

HELPLINE: 1-866-698-9435 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM PT daily through April 15 · English and Spanish · FREE

MyFreeTaxes is the only free, national online tax filing program operated by a nonprofit. United Way’s platform walks you through your federal and state return step by step, on any device, in about one hour. No income limit to use the self-prep tool — though it is designed for straightforward returns. Live chat and phone support from IRS-certified specialists is available in English and Spanish. More than 1.5 million returns filed to date, saving $318 million in filing fees. Get started at MyFreeTaxes.com. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

IRS Individual Online Account — Manage Your Tax Records 24/7

Create a free IRS Individual Online Account at IRS.gov — Online Account for Individuals to access your tax records, view your adjusted gross income from prior years, check refund status, make payments, set up payment plans, view IRS notices, and request an Identity Protection PIN — all securely, without calling. Identity verification required at setup (through ID.me). Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

FILING EXTENSIONS — MORE TIME TO FILE

IRS Form 4868 — Free Automatic 6-Month Extension

Need more time? File Form 4868 online through Free File by April 15, 2026 to receive an automatic extension to October 15, 2026 — no reason required, approved instantly. Important: an extension gives more time to file, not more time to pay. Any taxes owed are still due April 15. Living outside the U.S. on April 15? U.S. citizens and residents abroad automatically receive a 2-month extension to June 15, 2026, with no paperwork. Filing Form 4868 by June 15 extends your deadline to October 15. File free at IRS.gov — Get an Extension.

FREE TAX FILING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS & VETERANS

MilTax — Free Tax Filing for the Military Community (No Income Limit)

CALL MILITARY ONESOURCE: 1-800-342-9647 · 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

MilTax is a free suite of tax services provided exclusively by the Department of Defense through Military OneSource. Eligible users can prepare and e-file one federal return and up to five state returns at no cost, with no income limit. MilTax software is built specifically for military life — handling combat pay, multiple state moves, deployment deductions, housing allowances, and other military-specific tax situations that civilian software often misses. Free one-on-one consultations with MilTax tax consultants are available by phone or chat.

Eligible users include: active-duty service members and their spouses and dependents · National Guard and Reserve members regardless of activation status · Coast Guard members · honorably discharged veterans within 365 days of separation · designated family members of severely injured service members. Get started at MilitaryOneSource.mil — MilTax. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

OREGON FREE TAX RESOURCES

Oregon Department of Revenue — Free Tax Help Hub

The Oregon Department of Revenue maintains a free, comprehensive guide to every tax filing option available to Oregonians, including an interactive 2026 VITA site map covering more than 107 free tax help sites statewide, links to Direct File Oregon for state returns, GetYourRefund.org virtual services, and the Free File Alliance options. Call 2-1-1 or visit Oregon DOR — Get Free Help Filing Your Taxes. Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE.

Oregon State University VITA — Free Tax Prep in Corvallis, Bend & Eugene

CALL: 541-737-3371 · Email: [email protected] · Year-Round · FREE

OSU’s IRS-certified VITA program offers free federal and state tax return preparation for households earning $67,000 or less. Three locations: Corvallis (Austin Hall, 2751 SW Jefferson Way) · Bend (Tykeson Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave) · Eugene (OSU Extension Office, 996 Jefferson St). Services available in English and other languages, including for rural residents with limited internet access. Schedule at OSU VITA Program.

Hours vary by location and semester. Contact the site to confirm current appointment availability.

FREE LEGAL HELP WITH TAX DISPUTES

IRS Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) — National Finder

If you have a tax dispute with the IRS and cannot afford representation, a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic may be able to help for free or at very low cost. LITCs are independent from the IRS and can represent you in audits, appeals, collection matters, and tax court. Income must generally be below 250% of the federal poverty level and the amount in dispute under $50,000. Services available in English, Spanish, and 150+ languages. Find a clinic at IRS.gov — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics.

LASO Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic — Legal Aid Services of Oregon

VOICEMAIL: 503-295-9499 · Messages accepted · FREE

Legal Aid Services of Oregon’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic provides free legal representation, advice, and education for people with low incomes in IRS disputes. Income up to 250% of the federal poverty level. Services include federal tax court representation, help responding to IRS notices, account corrections, and education on taxpayer rights — available in English, Spanish, and 100+ languages through interpretation services. Schedule a free consultation at LASO Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic — ortaxhelp.org.

Oregon Law Center LITC — Free Tax Dispute Representation Statewide

CALL: 1-800-672-4919 · Email: [email protected] · FREE

Oregon Law Center’s LITC provides free consultations to all Oregonians regardless of income, with full representation for households below 250% of the federal poverty level. Covers denial of credits, missing refunds, collection disputes, identity theft, spousal relief, and IRS notices. English, Spanish, and other languages. Learn more at Oregon Law Center — LITC.

Lewis & Clark Law School Low Income Taxpayer Clinic — Portland

CALL: 503-768-6500 · 333 SW 5th Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97204 · FREE

Lewis & Clark Law School’s LITC provides free legal representation for low-income taxpayers in IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue disputes, including audits, appeals, and collection matters, supervised by experienced tax law faculty. In-person intakes by appointment. Learn more at Lewis & Clark Law School LITC.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

IRS.gov — Free File Hub — Start here for all free federal filing software (AGI $89,000 or less)

IRS.gov — VITA/TCE Locator Tool — Find a free in-person tax prep site near you

GetYourRefund.org — Free virtual VITA — upload documents, work with a certified volunteer from home

MyFreeTaxes.com — Free self-guided online filing with phone support · 1-866-698-9435

IRS.gov — Get an Extension (Form 4868) — File a free automatic 6-month extension online

IRS.gov — Individual Online Account — View your tax records, refund status, and payment history 24/7

IRS EITC Assistant — Check your eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit instantly — no account needed

TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov — TAS Qualifier Tool — Find out if the Taxpayer Advocate Service can help you

Oregon DOR — Tax Credits & Benefits for Families — Oregon EIC, Kids’ Credit, WFHDC, and more

Oregon DOR — Direct File Oregon — File your Oregon state income tax return directly online for free

MilitaryOneSource.mil — MilTax — Free tax filing exclusively for the military community · 1-800-342-9647

ABOUT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing U.S. tax law. Through VITA, TCE, Free File, and the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the IRS supports free filing and preparation resources for tens of millions of Americans. In 2026, IRS-certified volunteers are helping eligible individuals file accurate returns and claim credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

ABOUT AARP FOUNDATION

AARP Foundation is the charitable affiliate of AARP, working to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50 and over. Through Tax-Aide, the Foundation has helped more than 82 million taxpayers since 1968, with over 3,600 volunteer sites nationwide staffed by IRS-certified volunteers. In Oregon alone, Tax-Aide completed more than 19,500 federal and 18,400 state returns during the 2025 filing season, delivering over $1.3 billion in combined refunds and credits nationally to taxpayers who needed it most.

ABOUT CODE FOR AMERICA / GETYOURREFUND

Code for America is a nonprofit technology organization that uses the tools of modern technology to improve how government serves people. GetYourRefund, now in its seventh year, is Code for America’s free virtual tax filing service that connects low- and moderate-income households with IRS-certified VITA volunteers across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. To date, GetYourRefund has helped 345,000 people file their taxes and access more than $612 million in refunds.

ABOUT UNITED WAY / MYFREETAXES

United Way Worldwide is a global nonprofit network operating in nearly 1,800 communities across 40 countries. Through MyFreeTaxes, United Way provides the only free, nonprofit-operated national online tax filing program in the United States, helping more than 1.5 million people file their taxes and saving $318 million in preparation fees since 2009. United Way partners with the IRS and VITA programs to ensure every eligible family maximizes their refund.

ABOUT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY VITA

Oregon State University’s VITA program is an IRS-certified tax preparation initiative run through the OSU College of Business, serving communities in Corvallis, Bend, and Eugene year-round. The program trains IRS-certified student volunteers supervised by experienced faculty, providing free federal and state return preparation to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. OSU VITA has expanded its reach to include rural communities, limited-English-speaking taxpayers, and first-time filers across the state.

ABOUT LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OREGON (LASO)

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to achieve justice for low-income communities across Oregon by providing a full range of civil legal help at no cost to clients. Through its Statewide Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, LASO helps Oregonians resolve disputes with the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue — including tax debt settlements, audit representation, and innocent spouse relief. LASO serves individuals with incomes up to 250% of the federal poverty level and offers services in more than 100 languages through professional interpretation.

ABOUT OREGON LAW CENTER (OLC)

Oregon Law Center is a nonprofit legal aid organization providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families across Oregon, with regional offices from Coos Bay to Ontario. Its Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic operates statewide, offering free consultations to all Oregonians regardless of income and full legal representation to those who qualify. OLC serves clients in English, Spanish, and other languages, with a strong commitment to farmworker communities, rural Oregonians, and individuals for whom English is not their primary language.

ABOUT LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC

Lewis & Clark Law School’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is a clinical legal education program in Portland, Oregon, where law students represent low-income taxpayers in disputes with the IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue under supervision of experienced tax law faculty. The clinic recently doubled its operating budget to $400,000 through a matching grant, expanding its capacity to serve more Oregonians each year. Services are free to qualifying individuals and cover audits, appeals, collection disputes, and tax court representation.

DISCLAIMER: All services listed are provided as a public resource courtesy. Tax preparation assistance, legal representation through Low Income Taxpayer Clinics, and filing tools described above are free and confidential where confirmed. This information is not a substitute for professional legal or tax advice specific to your situation. Always verify hours, eligibility, and current availability directly with each program before visiting. Hours and eligibility rules may change. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988.