The Department of Revenue will provide tax preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers in 17 libraries across Oregon in February, March and April. Department staff and volunteers from MFS CASH Oregon will help taxpayers electronically file both federal and state income taxes for free using a combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon.
Participating libraries will provide WiFi and public use computers to help aid in this project. Computers may be limited, so bring your own if you can.
What you need to bring:
- Social security card or individual tax identification number for everyone on your tax return
- Government picture ID for taxpayer and spouse if filing jointly (driver's license or passport)
- Forms W-2 (wages from a job)
- Forms 1099-G, 1099-R, 1099-INT (other income)
- Form SSA-1099 (Social Security benefits)
- Canceled check or bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
- Last year's tax return
Use the IRS's Eligibility Checker to see if you qualify to use IRS Direct File. Set up an IRS online account and an account with Oregon's Revenue Online before you come to the event to make sure you're ready to go.
Note: Libraries are public spaces so taxpayers should take care to guard their personal and confidential tax information while preparing their tax returns.
Other tax preparation resources can be found on our Get free help filing your taxes webpage.