Best Free 2026 Tax Services for Senior and Low-Income Vermonters
Many organizations offer free tax filing assistance to Vermonters. You might qualify for free help through special programs for lower-income and/or senior Vermonters.
Your 2026 tax return is due Wednesday, April 15, 2026, so be sure to contact a program soon if you need assistance.
Which Free Tax Help Program Should I Use?
Best for senior Vermonters:
- IRS’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program
- AARP’s Tax-Aide
Best for lower-income Vermonters:
- The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- Your county's Community Action Agency
Read below for more information about each program.
VITA and TCE (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly)
The IRS offers free tax assistance through its VITA and TCE programs. These are staffed by trained and knowledgeable volunteers who understand the tax laws.
VITA provides free tax services to people who need help preparing their tax return. This includes people who earned $69,000 or less, who are not fluent in English, or who suffer from a disability. If you meet any of these requirements, a VITA volunteer can help you file your tax return electronically. They can also find out if you qualify for any tax credits that can let you keep more of your income.
The TCE program offers free tax help for taxpayers who are aged 60 or older. TCE volunteers specialize in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
To find your closest VITA or TCE site, use the IRS’s VITA/TCE Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
AARP’s Tax-Aide
AARP provides free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. Find your closest location using their Tax-Aide Locator or call 888-227-7669.
Contact Biggam Fox Skinner if you have questions about taxes and your workers’ compensation or personal injury claim. Our experienced team is proud to provide knowledgeable guidance and personalized legal services to Vermonters. Call or text us at 802-455-9141 to schedule a free case evaluation today.
Vermont Community Action Agencies
Most of Vermont's community action agencies have programs that help Vermonters with their taxes. They are now offering appointments for free tax help. Contact the agency in your county for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
CVOEO serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties.
To schedule an appointment, call:
- 2-1-1 for appointments in Chittenden County
- 802-527-7392 for Franklin and Grand Isle
- 802-388-2285 for Addison
Northeast Kingdom Community Action
NEKCA serves Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties.
Call 855-663-5224 or email vita@nekcavt.org to schedule an appointment at NEKCA's offices in St. Johnsbury, Newport, Island Pond, or Canaan.
BROC Community Action
BROC serves Rutland and Bennington counties.
Call 802-775-0878 for an appointment.
Capstone Community Action
Capstone serves Washington, Lamoille, and Orange counties.
Call 802-477-5148 or email cedinfo@capstonevt.org.
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
SEVCA serves Windham and Windsor counties.
You can request an appointment by filling out this form on their website.
If you have questions about whether your workers' compensation, personal injury, or Social Security disability money is taxed, find answers from our lawyers in our blog, "Are My Vermont Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxed?"
As always, you can call or text us for free at 802-229-5146 if you need help with a workers' compensation or personal injury claim.