With the beginning of spring upon us, we transition into a season of April showers, May flowers, and lots of cleaning. During this time, we are also reminded of another seasonal tradition in mid-April. Every year in mid-April we observe Tax Day, the day that individual income tax returns are due to the U.S. Federal Government. While Tax Day is not always a fondly awaited occurrence, the law requires your taxes be reported accurately and on time.
To assist with complex tax questions or benefits, Benefits.gov is committed to providing timely information for citizens in need of help.
Tax Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury offers over 20 different programs to assist eligible citizens with paying their taxes. Some of these programs include:
- The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), which offers a tax credit that can help you pay for your education expenses paid for the first four years of education completed after high school.
- Another program highlighted is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), which is designed to offer tax assistance to people who are generally making $54,000 or less, living with a disability, elderly, or limited English-speaking taxpayers.
These programs, along with all other tax assistance programs from the U.S. Treasury, can be found on their agency page on Benefits.gov.
Additional Resources for Tax Assistance
Browse the Financial Assistance category and filter by the ‘Tax Assistance’ subcategory. Be sure to check out our Newsroom to find other helpful articles on taxes, such as Use IRS Resources to Prepare for Tax Season. Take the Benefit Finder questionnaire to find other benefit programs that you may be eligible to receive.
For more resources and help with your taxes, we recommend visiting the Treasury's tax page. Additionally, the Internal Revenue Service contains several useful resources for filing taxes, including the “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” that details each taxpayer’s set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS.
