Income Tax Help for Seniors
- The IRS provides free information on their website, designed just for seniors, called "Tips for Seniors in Preparing Their Taxes."
- The IRS also offers a Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program, which requires seniors to complete an application to be qualified for participation.
- The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) provides free tax help to seniors. They prepare and file tax returns for seniors.
- A number of community organizations, such as senior resource centers, provide tax help for the elderly who meet certain qualifications, such as income levels or disabilities.
- Seniors who only receive one source of income, such as Social Security, may not earn enough to have to file a tax return.