Free tax help in District of Columbia

How to file your District of Columbia and federal returns for free if you qualify, the District of Columbia 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 Form FR-127 with any tax due by April 15 for a six-month extension to October 15; a federal extension is not accepted for DC and there is no extension to pay.
State tax agency	DC Office of Tax and Revenue

Free District of Columbia state filing

MyTax.DC.gov

Free e-filing of the DC D-40 return directly with OTR.

We could not fully confirm this on the official site when we last checked. Please confirm with DC Office of Tax and Revenue.

Go to MyTax.DC.gov

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

Free federal filing for District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. District of Columbia options include MyTax.DC.gov. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the District of Columbia tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the District of Columbia return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). File Form FR-127 with any tax due by April 15 for a six-month extension to October 15; a federal extension is not accepted for DC and there is no extension to pay.

Where can I get free tax help in person in District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia?

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

District of Columbia facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with DC Office of Tax and Revenue before you file.