Other Tax Preparation Resources

If your tax preparation needs are "out of scope" for UMBC VITA or an appointment is not available to fit your needs, consider the below options to receive assistance on your tax return preparation.

Direct File

The IRS and the State of Maryland offer free tax preparation software for eligible taxpayers.  Visit https://directfile.irs.gov/ to determine if you are eligible.

TaxAide

AARP has a volunteer tax preparation program called TaxAide.  They are able to prepare tax returns that include topics which are out of scope for VITA sites.  Contact TaxAide for an appointment.  

NRVTAP

The Non Resident Volunteer Tax Assistance Program provides facilitated self assistance preparation.  Their main purpose is assisting international students and scholars but they will help with US Resident tax returns as well.  However, you must be using a .edu, .org or .gov email address (or similar) to be eligible for their help. 

211 Maryland

211 Maryland is a referral agent for many social service needs and they do all the appointment scheduling for Baltimore area VITA programs.  In addition, they will assist callers in locating a low cost and reputable tax preparer.  

Maryland Registered Tax Preparers

The State of Maryland website lists registered tax preparers.