Free Income Tax Assistance

Appointments for the 2022 Tax-Filing Season are CLOSED

If you need tax filing assistance, please visit myfreetaxes.com or another local preparer

Jackson County United Way offers FREE tax preparation through our Free Income Tax Assistance Program. This program is for households with a total income of $66,000 or less.

Here are your options for filing your tax return this year.

Our Volunteer Tax Preparers Prepare Your Return, in SEYMOUR.

  • You will bring all documentation to the First United Methodist Church and fill out some interview information, so we can ensure we have all the documentation we need.

    • If you schedule a One Day Appointment, your taxes will be prepared and completed the day of your appointment. This type of appointment takes between an hour and an hour and a half.

    • If you schedule a Drop & Go appointment, your taxes will be prepared virtually by a certified tax preparer sometime during the week. The following weekend, you will return to First United Methodist to pick up your tax documents and sign the paperwork for us to e-file your return. This type of appointment takes about 30 minutes, and the follow up appointment takes about 10 minutes.

  • CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment or call 812-522-5450 ext. 1 - preparation does not begin until Saturday, January 28th.

  • CLICK HERE to download all intake documents to bring to the site with you (this will save time for you at the First United Methodist Church).

Our Volunteer Tax Preparers Prepare Your Return, in MEDORA.

  • You will drop off all documents in person, at the Medora School and fill out some interview information, so we can ensure we have all the documentation we need. Your taxes will be virtually prepared by a certified tax preparer sometime during the week. The following week, you will return to the Medora School to pick up your tax documents and sign the paperwork for us to e-file your return.
  • CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment or call 812-522-5450 ext. 1 - this site will only be open for tax preparation on Wednesday, February 8th.
  • CLICK HERE to download all intake documents to bring to the site with you (this will save time for you at the Medora School).

Our Volunteer Tax Preparers Prepare Your Return, in BROWNSTOWN.

  • You will drop off all documents in person, at the Brownstown Senior Center and fill out some interview information, so we can ensure we have all the documentation we need. Your taxes will be virtually prepared by a certified tax preparer sometime during the week. The following week, you will return to Brownstown Senior Center to pick up your tax documents and sign the paperwork for us to e-file your return.
  • CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment or call 812-522-5450 ext. 1 - this site will only be open for tax preparation on Thursday, February 16th.
  • CLICK HERE to download all intake documents to bring to the site with you (this will save time for you at your appointment).

Do It Yourself Tax Preparation Option.

  • CLICK HERE to learn more about filing your own taxes for FREE - limited income options.

  • This program will open the first day of filing.

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Tax Preparers with a Client

When come to your appointment, bring with you the following items if applicable:

What to Bring
• For married filing joint, both spouses must be present with valid ID
• All Forms W-2 and 1099
• Information for other income
• Information for all deductions/credits
• A copy of last year’s tax return
• Proof of account for direct deposit of refund
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification notices/cards for you, your spouse, and/or dependents
• Amount paid to day care provider and their tax ID number
• Birth dates for you, spouse and/or dependents on the return
• Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN
• Forms 1095-A, B or C (ACA Statements)
• For prior year returns, copies of income transcripts from IRS (and state, if applicable)

 

Still have questions? Call Jackson County United Way at 812-522-5450 ext. 1.