VITA - FREE Tax Software

 CLICK HERE to request your link for free DIY TaxSlayer software. Will be available end of January 2025.

If you want to file your own taxes, click above to receive a link to create your account with TaxSlayer to utilize our free tax software. The link will be sent in a message to the email provided. Use that link each time to return to the account login.

If you used MyFreeTaxes last year, you will want to use that again this year instead of requesting the link. This will allow you to carry forward information from your prior year return.

Click above to start your return using our FREE TaxSlayer software.

• Income limit of $79,000
• No form restrictions
• 2024 Software
• Certified volunteers available to answer your tax questions via email
• Does not allow "state only" returns

This is the right option for you if:

• You are unable to create an ID.me account on IRS.gov
• Your return is out of scope for VITA
• You file Married Filing Separate
• You have cyber currency
• You have rental income (landlord income)
• You are only filing for the current tax year
• You are filing a state return other than Wisconsin
• You are comfortable using online tax services
• You have done your own taxes in the past but want a more affordable (FREE) option
• Your tax situation is more complex than Direct File allows
• You need a quick option

 IRS Direct File: quick, easy and free. Head to www.directfile.irs.gov to see if you are eligible.

Did you know that Wisconsin has a new, quick, easy, and FREE online tax filing tool? It’s called IRS Direct File.

Direct File is a new tool that lets eligible taxpayers file their federal and state taxes online directly with the IRS from the convenience of your own smartphone or computer. It’s available in English and Spanish and on average takes less than one hour to complete. 

Visit www.directfile.irs.gov to file directly to the IRS for FREE with Direct File.

• Income limit of $200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for married filers
• Form and credit restrictions
  
  • Utilize the eligibility checker at State | Direct File | Internal Revenue Service to see if your income and credits qualify
• 2024 Software
• Live chat support from an IRS representative
• Fully integrated to allow you to file your Wisconsin state return but does not support "state only" returns

This is the right option for you if:

• You are filing a 2024 tax return
• Your household income is higher than the $67,000 limit for VITA services or $79,000 for the free TaxSlayer software
• You are a Wisconsin resident for all of 2024
• You have a simple return containing only the allowed income and credits
• You are comfortable creating an ID.me account on IRS.gov 
  • • If eligible, create an ID.me* login account (check-out this step-by-step guide in case you need help)
• You are only filing for the current tax year
• You are comfortable using online tax preparation software
• You have done your own taxes in the past but want a more affordable (FREE) option
• You need a quick option