Tax preparation assistance
Free tax preparation services are available for low- to moderate-income taxpayers through a number of trusted programs. Not all locations offer free e-filing, and most services are only available during the tax filing season. Use the resources below or call 2-1-1 to find a trusted free tax preparation program near you.
- Free services provided to anyone, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 years old and have low to moderate income
- Find a location here or call (888) 227-7669 to learn more
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- Offers free help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
- Visit the IRS webpage to learn more
- OR find a location near you using the VITA site locator
- Virtual service is offered in addition to in-person service, mainly located in the Portland metropolitan area
- Visit the website to see if you qualify and make an appointment or call (503) 243-7765 to learn more
- This service offered by United Way can help guide you in filing your own taxes or help prepare your taxes for you if you qualify
- To learn more, visit their website or call the help line at (866) 698-9435
The Oregon Taxpayer Advocate Office has compiled an interactive map of free tax preparation sites for 2024. Appointments at these sites often fill up quickly, and sites may open, close, or change their hours over time, so some information in this map may be incomplete or out of date. You should check with individual programs to confirm service details. If you cannot access the map below, click here.
Free file offers from approved tax preparation software products:
Using links other than what's provided below may result in fees or charges.
Please contact software partners directly for any problems you encounter with their products or services.
Online Taxes at OLT.com
Online Taxes at OLT.com would like to offer free federal and free state online tax preparation and e-filing if:
- Your Federal Adjusted Gross Income is $48,000 or less, regardless of age.
- Activity Duty Military with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less will also qualify.
- The OLT Free File website must be accessed through the link above.
FreeTaxUSA
- AGI is $48,000 or less
- Served active-duty military in 2024 with an AGI of $84,000 or less
- FreeTaxUSA website must be accessed through official Free File site from the IRS or the link above.
- Free federal and OR tax preparation & e-file for all who live in or with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $32,000 or less.
- This offer is limited to three (3) free tax returns per computer.
Direct
File Oregon
File your personal income tax return electronically directly with the Oregon Department of Revenue for free. Direct File Oregon is an interview-based software that allows most full year residents to file Form OR-40 original and amended returns through Revenue Online. Starting with tax year 2024, Direct File Oregon is linked with the IRS Direct File, and you have the option to transfer your federal return information to help complete your Oregon return.
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit our Direct File Oregon webpage, or go to Direct File Oregon to get started.
Oregon's Free Fillable Forms utility is coming soon for the 2024 tax season, as well as other e-file options.
Oregon Free File Fillable Forms
Coming soon.