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Where to Get Free Tax Help in Houston

Posted on April 7, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025

City Cast Houston Staff

Where can you find free tax help in Houston? (GradyReese/Getty Images)

Where can you find free tax help in Houston? (GradyReese/Getty Images)

We’re only days away from the official deadline to file your tax return on April 15. Still trying to figure out how to get it done on time? Well, there’s free tax help offered across the Houston area. Here are some resources to help you during crunch time!

Get Help From Uncle Sam

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program offers free help to Houston taxpayers. Some centers offer services in other languages, including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Spanish. Use this locator to find services near you.

Support at Community Centers

Get free tax prep help at BakerRipley at multiple locations across Houston. The community development group has professional tax services for families and individuals earning $58,000 a year or less.

Tax Prep at Your Local Library

The Harris County Public Library is also offering free tax preparation assistance at locations across Houston through AARP Tax Aide.

Volunteers At UH-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free tax help to senior citizens and the disabled and those earning $76,000 a year or less. You can drop in for an in-person session on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, or a virtual appointment during designated hours.

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