Free Tax Help
Do you need help preparing your taxes? Several ATLS (Across the Life Span) coalition agencies will provide tax assistance to individuals from early February through the end of tax season. Contact the program provider for additional information.
For further information on income taxes as well as a list of frequently asked questions, view the Income Tax Resources guide.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Community Partnership of the Ozarks
Community Partnership of the Ozarks coordinates with several organizations to provide the VITA program in the Greene County area. IRS certified volunteers prepare free basic federal and state tax returns with electronic filing for qualified individuals.
The VITA program is generally for taxpayers of low-to-moderate income ($65,000 or less) and for people with disabilities. Emphasis is on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO PTC) (rent rebate).
VITA clinics will operate February 1 to April 15 and appointments are required. Call 417-720-2000 to schedule an appointment. Expect delays due to call volume.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Drury University
Mondays in February from 4 – 7 p.m. Calling last client at 6:30 p.m.
Drury University’s Breech School of Business students are certified by the IRS to provide some FREE tax services to the community as an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. They can help most members of the community with income of $58,000 or less.
- Come to the second floor of the C.H. “Chub” O’Reilly Enterprise Center and Breech School of Business Administration on the corner of Central Street and Drury Lane.
- Sign your name and cell phone number on the waiting list.
- Only the taxpayer and spouse will be allowed to be present. No children or other parties are allowed unless they are needed for communication purposes or needed to help due to a disability.
If you have questions about the Drury VITA site, please call 417-873-7522 and leave a message. A team member will return your call as soon as possible. For additional information, please visit see the VITA: Drury’s Income Tax Assistance Service website.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging TCE program is primarily for adults 60 years of age and over or 100% disabled individuals. IRS-certified volunteers specialize in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. They will prepare free federal and state tax returns and Missouri Property Tax Credit (rent rebate) forms.
TCE sites will provide assistance from early February to the end of tax season and appointments are required. Contact your nearest SeniorAge Senior Center at 417-862-0762 for further information and to make an appointment.
Documents to bring:
- Photo ID for taxpayer and spouse
- Social Security numbers (or Form 1099-SSA) for the individual, spouse, and all dependents
- Birth dates for taxpayer, spouse, and dependents
- Documentation for all income (wages, social security, railroad retirement, pensions, IRA/401K distributions, gambling, interest, dividends, sale of stock, etc.), usually a Form W-2 or 1099, and child and dependent care expenses
- Child care provider's information: Payee's name, address, and SSN or TIN; total paid for childcare
- Bank account and routing numbers (for direct deposit)
- Copy of last year's federal and state tax returns, if available
- If over 65 or disabled, bring a receipt for real estate taxes, or a landlord statement of rent paid (MO Form 5674) in 2023 if you may qualify for the Missouri Property Tax Credit (or rent rebate).
- To file a joint tax return electronically, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
MyFreeTaxes
The MyFreeTaxes Partnership provides free state and federal tax preparation and filing assistance for qualified individuals.
For further information on income taxes as well as a list of frequently asked questions, view the Income Tax Resources guide.
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