The filing and payment deadline for state individual income tax returns is Friday, July 15, 2022. The federal individual income tax deadline is Monday, April 18, 2022. There are free tax preparation and filing options available to low- and moderate-income households. Here is a list of a few of those options.
AARP:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between in-person and remote tax assistance depending on site availability.
Eligibility: Anyone with low- to moderate-income, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older may qualify.
Contact: Call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) or go online to the AARP Foundation Tax Locator.
CASA:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services.
Eligibility: Individuals/families who made less than $58,000 in 2021, specifically Spanish speakers. May also be able to assist persons who speak other languages, call for information. Must have an appointment.
Contact: Call 410-732-7777 to schedule an appointment.
CASH Campaign of MD:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between virtual appointments or drop-off tax preparation. You must have an appointment to receive services.
Eligibility: If you live in the Baltimore area and made $58,000 or less in 2021, you may qualify for free tax preparation.
Contact: Click here to schedule an appointment.
CASH Campaign of MD Partners:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services. Customers can choose between virtual appointments or drop-off tax preparation depending on site availability. Customers must have an appointment.
Eligibility: If you made $58,000 or less in 2021, you may qualify for free tax preparation services.
Contact: Check out the list of tax partners offering free tax preparation services.
VITA:
Offers free state and federal tax preparation services.
Eligibility: The filer made less than $58,000 in 2021.
Contact: Call 1-800-906-9887 and ask to find a location or go online to the IRS VITA locator.
IRS:
Offers free federal (sometimes state) tax preparation services. Online services only or independent filing.
Eligibility: The filer must have made under $73,000 in 2021 to qualify for free online filing services. If the person made over $73,000, they offer free tax forms for the filer to complete independently.
Contact: Go online to choose an online free filing service.
Comptroller:
Offers free state tax preparation services. Must have an appointment.
Contact: For general information and free Maryland income tax assistance, call Taxpayer Services at 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland, or 1-800-MD-TAXES (1-800-638-2937). Assistance is available Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-7PM. As an alternative for phone assistance, you can send an email to taxhelp@marylandtaxes.gov. You can also schedule an appointment online. A list of approved vendors for filing your electronic return can be found on the Comptroller’s website.