Free tax help in Tennessee

Tennessee does not tax wages; its Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Most people in Tennessee file only a federal return, and the free federal options below still apply.

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State income tax	No broad income tax
State tax agency	Tennessee Department of Revenue

Free federal filing for Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee does not tax wages; its Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Most people there file only a federal return. Free federal options still apply.

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

Search your Tennessee ZIP code in the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April. With no broad state income tax, most visits cover only the federal return. Other Tennessee state tax questions go to Tennessee Department of Revenue.

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Need paid help in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

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Sources

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