Free tax help in Kentucky

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

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes. Kentucky's individual income tax rate is a flat 4 percent.
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Not fully confirmed.
Extension	Six-month extension with Form 740EXT (online or mail) by the due date, or attach a federal Form 4868; interest applies to tax paid after April 15.
State tax agency	Kentucky Department of Revenue

Free Kentucky state filing

Kentucky FreeFile

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 Kentucky Free File options

KY File

Free online state forms you fill in yourself and e-file with the Department of Revenue; basic math only, and you complete the federal return first.

Go to KY File

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

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

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

When is the Kentucky tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Kentucky return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Six-month extension with Form 740EXT (online or mail) by the due date, or attach a federal Form 4868; interest applies to tax paid after April 15.

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

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 Kentucky?

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

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