Free tax help in Delaware

How to file your Delaware and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Delaware deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 30, 2026. Usually April 30.
Extension	An extension (Form PIT-EXT or online) moves the filing date to October 15, 2026; for tax year 2025 the return and any additional payment were due by then.
State tax agency	Delaware Division of Revenue

Free Delaware state filing

Delaware Taxpayer Portal

Free state e-filing directly with the Division of Revenue, with no income requirements.

Go to Delaware Taxpayer Portal

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

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

Often, yes, if you qualify. Delaware options include Delaware Taxpayer Portal. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Delaware tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Delaware return was due April 30, 2026. Usually April 30. An extension (Form PIT-EXT or online) moves the filing date to October 15, 2026; for tax year 2025 the return and any additional payment were due by then.

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

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 Delaware?

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

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