were can i get my taxes done for free?

Log onto the irs.gov site they have plenty of sites they direct you to where you can file for free. :)

At any of the Free File sites listed on the IRS Web site.

You can probably get your state taxes done for free by looking for a similar link on your state's official Web site.

All popular Tax help Companies have free editions available with them for e-filing, though they may try to get you to buy the paid services,

I know for sure Both TurboTax and H&R Block offer free e-filing services. Got to websites offering deals on the products offered and your will find the links to free services

go online at tax freedom project for turbo tax. It will ask you to start the pay version, but just decline every 5 minutes.

If you need help, there are place that will do it for free in your town, google VITA.

However, I do not recommend VITA. There was an internal investigation that showed that VITA workers are negligent.

www.irs,gov and scroll down on the right side of the page and choose

Free File will open January 30, 2013. EVERYONE is Eligible to Free File!

Let Free File do the hard work for you with brand-name software or online Fillable Forms. You can prepare and e-file your federal return for free. Participating software companies make their products available through the IRS. Some also support state tax returns.

Review the three-step process below, and you'll be on your way to e-filing your return--for free!

If unable to do it yourself then use the below information to find some free face to face assistance with your 1040 FIT tax return during the 2013 tax filing season.

VITA

The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $51,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.

TCE

The TCE Program offers free tax help for all with priority assistance to people who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement issues unique to seniors. IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Self-Help Tax Preparation

In addition to traditional face-to-face tax preparation, the IRS is offering a self-assistance service at many VITA and TCE locations. If individuals have a simple tax return and need a little help or do not have access to a computer, they can visit one of the participating tax preparation sites and an IRS-certified volunteer will guide them through the process.

Find a VITA Site Near You

There are thousands of VITA sites located across the country. You may find a site near you between January and April using the VITA Locator Tool or call 1-800-906-9887.

Find a TCE or AARP Tax-Aide Site Near You

A majority of the TCE sites are operated by the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide Program. To locate the nearest TCE site or AARP Tax-Aide site between January and April use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call 888-227-7669.

Note: Majority of the VITA and TCE sites are open annually from late January/early February to April 15. During this time, you can locate a site near you using the above locator tools.

Items you need to bring

To have your tax return(s) prepared at a VITA or TCE site you need to bring the following information with you:

• Proof of identification – Picture ID

• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration or

• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents

• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available

• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check

• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number) if appropriate

• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

It is extremely important that each person use the correct Social Security Number. The most accurate information is usually located on your original Social Security card. If you do not have an SSN for you or a dependent, you should complete Form SS-5, Social Security Number Application. This form should be submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration Office.

If you or your dependent is not eligible to get a Social Security Number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Return to IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Programs

Hope that you find the above enclosed information useful. 01/29/2013

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