Free tax help in Alabama
How to file your Alabama and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Alabama deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension to October 15 with no form needed; payment is still due by the original due date. |
| State tax agency | Alabama Department of Revenue |
Free Alabama state filing
Alabama free e-file options
Alabama lists approved online tax software companies, many of which offer free filing; eligibility depends on each company's rules, such as AGI or how simple the return is. Alabama does not publish one income limit.
See Alabama Free File optionsMy Alabama Taxes
Any Alabama taxpayer can file Form 40, 40EZ or 40NR free through the state's own portal; it does not file the federal return or amended returns.
Go to My Alabama TaxesFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Alabama may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Alabama residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Alabama return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my Alabama state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Alabama options include Alabama free e-file options and My Alabama Taxes. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Alabama tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Alabama return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension to October 15 with no form needed; payment is still due by the original due date.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Alabama?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in Alabama?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Alabama Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Alabama residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- ALDOR electronic filing options
- ALDOR filing information and due dates
- ALDOR FAQ: file online for free
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Alabama facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Alabama Department of Revenue before you file.