Tax time is an important financial moment, but many families miss the opportunity for a refund because they don’t file or make a mistake when they file. Our Free Tax Preparation program ensures working families can receive thousands of dollars each year from the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit to put towards savings and living expenses.
Benefits
- Completely free
- Safe, secure and led by volunteers who are IRS-certified tax preparers
- Saves you money. Clients save an average of $350 in tax preparation and filing fees, plus get an average refund of $1,800 by claiming all their eligible tax credits and refunds. Last year, 231 volunteers helped 19,000 North Texas families receive a total of $15.1 million in refunds.
Documents Needed
- Photo ID
- Social Security or ITIN cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- All W2 and 1099 forms to document income
- Documentation of expenses paid for deductions
- Health insurance documents (1095 A/B)
- Checking/savings account number
- Last year’s tax return
2026 Services Available
Free tax preparation services will begin opening in late January 2026. Please check individual organizations and websites for location details, operating hours and additional information.
Dallas County: Community Tax Centers, operated by Foundation Communities
For updated information: www.dallastaxcenters.org
The Dallas Community Tax Centers offer free tax preparation services to individuals earning under $69,000 per year and to households of2–4 people earning under $85,000 per year. The income limit increases by $5,000 for each additional household member.
Locations open Saturday, January 24, 2026. No appointment is required. All you have to do is bring your necessary documents.
Concord Church
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive
Dallas, TX 75237
(The Tax Center is located inside the Worship Center in the back of the building.)
Hours:
Monday- Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 3pm
Now-Forward
2875 Merrell Road
Dallas, TX 75229
Hours:
Tuesday- Friday: 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 3pm
Collin County: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Locations, operated by Catholic Charities Dallas
Services available at four locations from February 2 to April 15, 2026. All sites are open by appointment only.
For more information and to schedule appointments, go to https://www.ccdallas.org/services/next-gen-wealth-academy/ and click on “Book Appointment” to select a location, day and time.
Schimelpfenig Library
5024 Custer Road
Plano, TX 75023
St. Mark the Evangelist- Smyth Pastoral Center
1100 West 15th Street, Suite 201 (second floor)
Plano, TX 75075
Christ United Methodist Church
3101 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
Room Number N160
First United Bank
1700 North Redbud Blvd, Suite 130A
McKinney, TX 75069
Additional Dallas Area Free Tax Prep Services
Additional Online Free Tax Prep Services
- MyFreeTaxes: MyFreeTaxes by United Way is a free, online-only tax filing program that assists people as theyfile their federal and state taxes. Available in English and Spanish to anyone with a household income of $79,000 or less. Mobile-friendly with a helpline and email support from IRS-trained specialists.
