Free tax help in Massachusetts
How to file your Massachusetts and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Massachusetts 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 | Automatic six-month extension (to October 15, 2026) if at least 80% of the tax is paid by April 15; returns with no tax due get it automatically. A federal extension does not count for Massachusetts. |
| State tax agency | Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
Free Massachusetts state filing
MassTaxConnect
Free filing through DOR's MassTaxConnect if you have filed a Massachusetts return before and the forms you need are supported.
Go to MassTaxConnectFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Massachusetts may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Massachusetts options include MassTaxConnect. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Massachusetts tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Massachusetts return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension (to October 15, 2026) if at least 80% of the tax is paid by April 15; returns with no tax due get it automatically. A federal extension does not count for Massachusetts.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Massachusetts?
Search your Massachusetts ZIP code in the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April, so book well before the Massachusetts due date (April 15, 2026 for tax year 2025). Most volunteer sites prepare your Massachusetts return along with the federal one. Questions about the state return itself go to Massachusetts 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.
Need paid help in Massachusetts?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Massachusetts Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Massachusetts 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
- DOR e-file and pay
- DOR extension page
- Massachusetts 2025 Form 1 instructions (PDF)
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Massachusetts facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Massachusetts Department of Revenue before you file.