Free tax help in Arkansas
How to file your Arkansas and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Arkansas 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 | A federal Form 4868 extension or Arkansas Form AR1055 (postmarked by April 15) extends filing to November 15; interest and late payment penalties still run from the original due date. |
| State tax agency | Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration |
Free Arkansas state filing
Arkansas FreeFile Program
Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).
Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)
See Arkansas Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Arkansas may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Arkansas options include Arkansas FreeFile Program. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Arkansas tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Arkansas return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). A federal Form 4868 extension or Arkansas Form AR1055 (postmarked by April 15) extends filing to November 15; interest and late payment penalties still run from the original due date.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, our partner Pack Tax works with Arkansas 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
- DFA FreeFile program
- DFA deadlines and extensions
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Arkansas facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before you file.