Tax Resources

Federal Tax Forms & Filing

To file online:

Use Guided Tax Preparation if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is less than $89,000 and Free Fillable Forms if your income is greater.  

State Tax Forms & Filing

To file online:

Learn about e-filing options in Massachusetts

  1. Get Help with Your Taxes
  2. Taxpayer Advocacy Services
  3. Other Resources

Help via Phone:

Federal Live Telephone Assistance

  • Individuals: 800-829-1040 (English or Spanish)
  • All other languages: 833-553-9895
  • People who are hard of hearting: TTY/TDD 800-829-4059
  • Businesses: 800-829-4933

State Telephone Assistance

  • 617-887-6367 or 800-392-6089 
  • 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Help in Person:

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers

Provide in-person tax help by appointment. Call 844-545-5640 to make an appointment. Before visiting an IRS Assistance Center, check the IRS website to make sure the center offers the help you need.

  • Woburn
    • 400 Trade Center Drive, Suite 3890
    • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:30pm
  • Boston
    • JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street
    • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Free tax help for individuals whose incomes are $58,000 or less, individuals with disabilities, and individuals who are English language learners. 

  • Visit the IRS website or call 800-906-9887 to make an appointment
  • Closest VITA location: Burlington Community Financial Center, 209 Burlington Rd #115, Bedford, MA 01730
    • Make an appointment online or call 781-281-8383
    • Walk-ins are not accepted

Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

Free tax help for individuals ages 60 or older. 

AARP Tax-Aide

This service will help anyone, but focuses on low to moderate income earners ages 50 or older. For more information, visit their website or call 888-227-7669.

Tax Assistance through the Burlington Council on Aging

Available to older Burlington residents beginning in February. Call 781-270-1950 for more information or to make a half-hour appointment. Located at 61 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803.