Free tax preparation now available for households with income of $66,000 or less in 2022

An annual program that provides free tax preparation services is now open for the season in Boone, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. 

Coordinated locally by United Way of Central Indiana, Indy Free Tax Prep will run through April 18 – the filing deadline – and is available to people and families with a household income of $66,000 or less in 2022. Those seeking assistance can find a list of locations and instructions for signing up at indyfreetaxprep.com.  

Filing taxes can be stressful, but Indy Free Tax Prep works to alleviate that, Fred Payne, United Way’s president and CEO, said at a press conference marking the start of this year’s program Tuesday at Amvets Post 99 in Indianapolis.   

“Simply put, Indy Free Tax Prep allows families to complete and thoroughly file their tax returns for free,” Payne said.  

Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas said the program ensures people receive all the tax credits and deductions for which they’re eligible. Along with the money saved on tax preparation fees, those funds help residents reduce debt and build savings, she said.  

Last year, 138 IRS-certified volunteers filed about 4,440 tax returns, helping people receive about $6.3 million in federal refunds. The program has helped more than 44,000 households get roughly $40 million in tax refunds since 2015.    

Those wishing to file online can use MyFreeTaxes.com. For the online service, households that make about $58,000 or less can have their taxes professionally prepared for free. Households earning less than $73,000 can file their own taxes for free through the site. 

United Way partners with the Internal Revenue Service and community organizations across the region to provide the program.