Program
Free Tax Preparation (VITA)
Verified · October 23, 2026 Deadline soon — check dates
The City of Philadelphia provides free tax filing services to residents through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. All providers offer free federal and state tax preparation and filing, and can also prepare and file your City Wage Tax refund for free, and help you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). City-partnered free filers listed by the City are Campaign for Working Families (CWF), Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, Ceiba Inc., HACE CDC, Congreso, and Universal Financial Solutions. Free filing is also available at IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites and at myfreetaxes.com.
- Organization
- City of Philadelphia
- Who qualifies
- Free filing services are generally income-based, but people with disabilities or limited English can file for free with a City-partnered provider, an IRS VITA provider, or at myfreetaxes.com
- Income limits
- Varies by provider as listed by the City: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation - free for anyone earning less than $64,000 per year; Congreso - free if your annual income is not more than $73,000; Campaign for Working Families, Ceiba, HACE CDC, and Universal Financial Solutions - free for low-income families
- Documents needed
- All your tax documents and your photo ID
- How to apply
- File in person or online with a City-partnered provider. Find a VITA site using the IRS VITA Locator Tool or by calling 800-906-9887. Most free filers do not need an appointment.
- Cost
- Free
- Last verified
- October 23, 2026
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