Free tax help in Florida

Florida has no state personal income tax. Most people in Florida file only a federal return, and the free federal options below still apply.

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State income tax	No broad income tax
State tax agency	Florida Department of Revenue

Free federal filing for Florida 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 Florida 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

Do I need to file a state income tax return in Florida?

Florida has no state personal income tax. Most people there file only a federal return. Free federal options still apply.

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

Search your Florida ZIP code in the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April. With no broad state income tax, most visits cover only the federal return. Other Florida state tax questions go to Florida Department of Revenue.

Free tax help in nearby states

Moved, work across the line, or file in more than one state? See the free options and deadlines next door.

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Need paid help in Florida?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS, our partner Pack Tax works with Florida residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

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Sources

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