Tax Preparation and Tax Preparers

Free Income Tax Help and Information for “Non-filers”

Federal taxes

File your tax return online for free at http://www.MyFreeTaxes.com. or https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/. Or go to a VITA or Tax-Aide site, either virtually or in person. For a free appointment, go to http://www.nhtaxhelp.org or call 211.

New Hampshire taxes

There are no walk-in free tax services available in New Hampshire this year.

• If you would like someone from NH Tax Help to contact you, submit a request for help. They anticipate a high volume, so it may take up to 14 days for a volunteer to reach you. Apply here.
• You can also ask for tax filing help via AARP Foundation Tax-Aide or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Learn more from the IRS about free tax return preparation.
• See how to file a tax return electronically for free at the IRS website or at My Free Taxes website.

Checklist of Documents to Bring to Your Free Tax Preparation Appointment

• Form W-2 from your work
• 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC from freelance, independent contractor, or gig work
• Form 1099-INT for interest and Form 1099-DIV for dividends from banks or other investments
• Copy of tax returns for up to the last 10 years
• SSNs or ITINs for you, spouse, dependents
• Mortgage interest, property tax, condo fees
• Charitable contributions
• Medical expense receipts
• Childcare expense receipt identifying your childcare provider
• Envelope with stamp for mailing forms that cannot be e-filed

Remember to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

You could get thousands of dollars more on your tax refund. Find out if you qualify here.

Is your tax preparer scamming you?

Read about the 10 red flags your preparer may be a fraud.

What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS. The TAS mission is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and understands their rights. TAS advocates can help if you have tax problems that you can’t resolve on your own. If you need help from a TAS advocate, apply here.

I don’t qualify for 603 Legal Aid services. How do I know if I qualify for help from TAS?

If you don’t qualify for 603 Legal Aid’s services, you may be eligible for help from TAS. Check out the TAS qualifier tool here.

I have questions about the IRS. Where should I go?

The TAS website has LOTS of answers about the IRS in general and about specific problems you might have here.

Catch Up on Filing Taxes

Haven’t filed taxes in years? Did you not claim refunds in the past? Here’s how to catch up.

How to Claim your old refunds:

• IRS accepts non-filed or amended tax filings back three years to claim refunds.
• If you have an unclaimed refund from 1-3 years ago, you have until April 15th to claim refunds.
• You can find previous years’ tax forms and instructions to claim old refunds on the IRS website, or call 800-829-3676.
• If you are missing a tax form (W-2, 1098, 1099, 5498, etc) request replacements from your employer or other payer. Or, file Form 4506-T with the IRS for a transcript of prior filings.
• File the non-filed or amended return at a free filing VITA or AARP TaxAide site or online through the IRS’ Free File software

Do you have an IRS problem?

The Low-Income Taxpayer Project of 603 Legal Aid may be able to help.

The Project is a free tax clinic designed to help low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems.

• Learn about the Low-Income Taxpayer Project
• Fee help filing a tax return during tax season, call 211 or go to http://www.nhtaxhelp.org.