Free tax help in Indiana
How to file your Indiana and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Indiana 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 extension automatically extends Indiana, or request one in INTIME or with Form IT-9; for tax year 2025 the extended date was November 16, 2026, and interest runs on unpaid tax after April 15 (penalty waived if 90% was paid by then). |
| State tax agency | Indiana Department of Revenue |
Free Indiana state filing
INfreefile
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 Indiana Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Indiana may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Indiana options include INfreefile. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Indiana tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Indiana return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). A federal extension automatically extends Indiana, or request one in INTIME or with Form IT-9; for tax year 2025 the extended date was November 16, 2026, and interest runs on unpaid tax after April 15 (penalty waived if 90% was paid by then).
Where can I get free tax help in person in Indiana?
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 Indiana?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Indiana Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Indiana 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
- Indiana DOR INfreefile
- Indiana DOR extension
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Indiana facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Indiana Department of Revenue before you file.