Free tax help in Kansas
How to file your Kansas and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Kansas 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 automatically extends Kansas (attach a copy to the return); it does not extend the time to pay, and 90% of the tax should be paid by April 15. |
| State tax agency | Kansas Department of Revenue |
Free Kansas state filing
KS WebFile
Free state e-filing for Kansas residents and nonresidents who filed a Kansas individual return in the past 3 years.
Go to KS WebFileFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Kansas may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Kansas options include KS WebFile. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Kansas tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Kansas return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). A federal Form 4868 extension automatically extends Kansas (attach a copy to the return); it does not extend the time to pay, and 90% of the tax should be paid by April 15.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Kansas?
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 Kansas?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Kansas Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Kansas 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
- KDOR electronic filing options
- KDOR 2025 income tax booklet
- KDOR individual income FAQ
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Kansas facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Kansas Department of Revenue before you file.