Free tax help in Vermont
How to file your Vermont and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Vermont 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 | Six-month extension by Form IN-151 or myVTax by the April due date, or automatic with a federal extension; tax owed is still due by the April deadline. |
| State tax agency | Vermont Department of Taxes |
Free Vermont state filing
Vermont Free File
Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules). Use the vendor links on the Vermont page to get the free offer.
Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)
See Vermont Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Vermont may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Vermont options include Vermont Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Vermont tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Vermont return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Six-month extension by Form IN-151 or myVTax by the April due date, or automatic with a federal extension; tax owed is still due by the April deadline.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Vermont Department of Taxes, our partner Pack Tax works with Vermont 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
- VT Free File
- VT request extension
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Vermont facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Vermont Department of Taxes before you file.