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US Tax Tips -> US Personal Income Tax -> Filing Your Individual US Income Tax ReturnFiling Your US Personal Income Tax ReturnFederal tax returns are normally due on April 15th for the preceding taxation year if your tax year ends on December 31st, as per the IRS information When do I have to file?. If you use a fiscal year (which is a year ending on the last day of any month other than December), your return is due on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of your fiscal year. If the 15th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the tax return is due on the next business day. Free Tax FilingFree File - Income below $73,000 for 2022? You can file online for free through the Free File program. Income over $73,000 - free fillable forms are available for download. An extended or late return can be filed with IRS through October 16, 2023 at midnight. IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation thru mid-April for those who generally make $60,000 or less for 2022, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance. Find a location near you. Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) - the TCE program offers FREE tax help to individuals age 60 or older, from January 1 to April 15 each year. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)The Earned Income Tax Credit gives a tax break to workers with low and moderate incomes. IRS says that 1 out of 5 workers fails to claim this credit! If you worked and earned under $59,197 (married filing jointly, 3 children) for 2022, you may qualify for the EITC. See Earned Income Tax Credit on the IRS website for more information. IRS Resources to help you with your tax returnTopic 301 - When, where and how to fileIRS e-file: Filing your taxes online was never easier! Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) This is a tax guide provided by the IRS, which provides basic tax-filing information and tips. Publication 554, Tax Guide for Seniors Online learning and educational products Form 4868 - Application for Automatic Extension of time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return IRS Educational VideosIRSVideos.govRevised: October 26, 2023
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