Free tax help in Oregon

How to file your Oregon and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Oregon 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	Oregon recognizes a federal extension (to October 15, 2026); if you have no federal extension and owe Oregon tax, use Publication OR-40-EXT. Tax not paid by April 15 owes interest.
State tax agency	Oregon Department of Revenue

Free Oregon state filing

Direct File Oregon

Free interview-style software for most full-year residents to file the Oregon return directly with the Department of Revenue; federal information is entered by hand now that IRS Direct File is closed.

Go to Direct File Oregon

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

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

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

When is the Oregon tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Oregon return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Oregon recognizes a federal extension (to October 15, 2026); if you have no federal extension and owe Oregon tax, use Publication OR-40-EXT. Tax not paid by April 15 owes interest.

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

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 Oregon?

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

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