Online Taxes for Seniors
Free help — file from home.
IRS Free File
Free if income under $79,000. Visit irs.gov/freefile. 8+ partner programs.
AARP Tax-Aide
FREE for any age, focused on seniors. In-person or virtual. Visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide.
VITA program
IRS-trained free volunteers. Income under $64,000. Find a site at irs.gov/vita.
TurboTax / H&R Block
Free for simple returns. Costs more for itemized or self-employed.
FreeTaxUSA
Federal free, state $14.99. No upsells. Highly rated.
Documents to gather
- SSA-1099 (Social Security)
- 1099-R (pensions)
- 1099-DIV/INT (investments)
- Property tax records
- Medical expenses
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