Free tax help in Arizona

How to file your Arizona and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Arizona 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	File Arizona Form 204 by April 15, or use a federal extension, to file by October 15, 2026; the extension does not extend the time to pay.
State tax agency	Arizona Department of Revenue

Free Arizona state filing

Arizona Free E-File for Individuals

Free File partner companies listed by Arizona offer free federal and Arizona e-filing, typically for an AGI of $89,000 or less; each company sets its own rules. Arizona also offers fillable PDF forms that must be mailed.

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

See Arizona Free File options

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Arizona may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Arizona options include Arizona Free E-File for Individuals. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Arizona tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Arizona return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). File Arizona Form 204 by April 15, or use a federal extension, to file by October 15, 2026; the extension does not extend the time to pay.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Arizona?

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 Arizona?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Arizona Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Arizona 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 help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Arizona facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Arizona Department of Revenue before you file.