Free tax help in Maryland

How to file your Maryland and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Maryland 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). Not fully confirmed.
Extension	Automatic six-month extension; if you owe, file Form PV with payment by April 15, and if no tax is due a federal extension is enough.
State tax agency	Comptroller of Maryland

Free Maryland state filing

IRS Free File (as referenced by Maryland)

Maryland points to IRS Free File: some participating companies also file the Maryland return free. IRS Free File guided software is for an AGI of $89,000 or less for tax year 2025.

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

We could not fully confirm this on the official site when we last checked. Please confirm with Comptroller of Maryland.

See Maryland Free File options

Maryland Tax Connect

Maryland's free online portal for individuals, which replaced iFile, lets you file Form 502, pay and check refunds.

Go to Maryland Tax Connect

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

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

Often, yes, if you qualify. Maryland options include IRS Free File (as referenced by Maryland) and Maryland Tax Connect. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Maryland tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Maryland return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension; if you owe, file Form PV with payment by April 15, and if no tax is due a federal extension is enough.

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

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 Maryland?

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

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