Free tax help in South Dakota
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax. Most people in South Dakota file only a federal return, and the free federal options below still apply.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | No broad income tax |
|---|---|
| State tax agency | South Dakota Department of Revenue |
Free federal filing for South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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
Do I need to file a state income tax return in South Dakota?
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax. Most people there file only a federal return. Free federal options still apply.
Where can I get free tax help in person in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS, our partner Pack Tax works with South Dakota 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
- SD DOR individual taxes
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
South Dakota facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with South Dakota Department of Revenue before you file.