The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax prep for most people making under $60,000 per year, people with disabilities, limited English speaking taxpayers, or people over the age of 60. VITA sites in Washington State will also support people in applying for the Working Families Tax Credit.
A note about paid online Tax Prep services
Please note that TurboTax will not be integrating the Working Families Tax Credit application into their services in 2023. If you file with TurboTax or another online vendor that does not integrate the application, you can apply after you file your taxes through the Department of Revenue’s online application or paper application.
Need help applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number? Visit our resource list for ITIN filers here.
Free Tax Prep Resources Statewide
- Use the IRS’s free tool to find a provider participating in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
- Search by your zip code to find free tax prep near you. Most locations provide a phone number to call and make an appointment. If you need support applying for or renewing your ITIN, be sure to ask if this support is available at that location.
- The AARP TaxAide program provides free tax prep at many locations statewide, including libraries. Appointments are most often made by phone. If you need to apply for or renew your ITIN, be sure to ask if this support is available at that location. You can search by your zip code.
- Call your local library and ask if they are offering free tax assistance events. If you need to apply for or renew your ITIN, be sure to ask if this support is available at that location.
Free Tax Prep services by county
King County
United Way of King County Free Tax Prep
United Way of King County runs an annual Free Tax Preparation Campaign, with 16 in person sites. United Way uses an over the phone interpreter service in order to assist people who need help in another language.
ITIN filer assistance: United Way will have select sites with a CAA present where ITIN filers can get their documents certified. All other sites can support in filling out the W7 but will not be able to certify documents.
Spokane
United Way of Spokane Free Tax Prep
In Spokane, United Way of Spokane offers Free Tax Prep services at several sites.
ITIN Filer Assistance: United Way of Spokane does not have CAAs on staff this year. Call to ask about whether they can support with filling out the W7.
Vancouver
Ren Locus Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites
Call to make an appointment 360-230-8030 (Español 360-726-3755)
ITIN Filer assistance: They do not have a CAA on staff. Call to ask about whether they can support with filling out the W7.
Filing Your Taxes for Free Online
Want virtual help filing your taxes? You can get help from a trained volunteer in English or Spanish.
Feel comfortable filing on your own? If you make less than $70,000, you can file for free.
The IRS Free File program provides a list of free electronic applications to help you file your taxes, if you meet certain income limits.
A note about paid online Tax Prep services
Please note that TurboTax will not be integrating the Working Families Tax Credit application into their services in 2023. If you file with TurboTax or another online vendor that does not integrate the application, you can apply after you file your taxes through the Department of Revenue’s online application or paper application.
The Working Families Tax Credit Coalition is a coalition of organizations spanning economic and racial justice groups, immigrant rights advocates, labor, direct service providers, domestic violence advocates, and more.
Our goal is working together to make sure communities most impacted by Washington’s upside down tax code receive cash in hand.
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