Free Tax Preparation
Work with a trained volunteer to file your taxes or do it yourself online
The John Boner Neighborhood Centers free tax preparation services as part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, we offer free tax preparation and other services to eligible residents.
You have two options for assistance:
I want to do my own taxes
File your federal and state tax returns free of charge using the United Way of Central Indiana’s My Free Taxes program. There is no income limit, and assistance is available if you have questions.
I want an IRS-certified VITA volunteer to prepare my taxes
If you made $66,000 or less last year, you may qualify. Free tax preparation service is not available if, last year, you owned or sold rental property; sold a business; had business losses or business use of home; or bought/sold stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
How can I make an appointment?
Walk-ins are currently allowed for tax prep assistance. Please review the What to Bring Checklist below. Wait times may be excessive at present time.
Appointment scheduling is not available yet for this year.
What years can they help me with?
We will prepare taxes for the following tax years, subject to software availability: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. You will need a separate tax packet for each year’s return you are requesting we prepare.
For 2022 and years prior to 2022 you will need a transcript from the IRS and State of Indiana so we can better serve you. To request a transcript, contact the IRS and the Indiana Department of Revenue to request an unredacted Wage and Income Transcript for each year needed.
Step 1: Visit the IRS online or call 800.908.9946.
Step 2: Make an appointment with the Indiana Department of Revenue. Call 317.232.2240 or visit 100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN Room N105, Indianapolis IN 46204. Please have your government-issued picture ID and Social Security card ready.
Tax Prep Hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday |
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
First Day: January 31, 2026
Last Day: April 15, 2026
**Our ability to assist you is based on volunteer capacity and is subject to change. Taxes are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. Priority goes to seniors aged 85 and up.**
John Boner Neighborhood Center
Door 2 – Halstead Hall (accessible from parking lot behind building)
2236 East 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Parking
Please see the map to identify parking options.
Do not park in the Burger King parking lot, as they may tow you.
Tax Site Phone
Phone is an unstaffed, automated line with tax site information.
Messages are checked periodically.
Call tax site at 317-808-2393
It looks like I'm eligible for the VITA program, what's next?
'What to Bring' Checklist
Please plan to stay on-site because we will work to prepare your taxes on the same day.
Bring the following items with you:
- Valid, government-issued picture ID
- Social security cards or ITIN cards for all persons on return
- W2 forms for all employment for the previous year
- Interest and dividend statements
- Form 1095-A if you purchased health insurance through www.Healthcare.gov
- All 1099 forms received, including 1099 SSA from the Social Security Administration and unemployment statements
- Education expense receipts and 1098 form
- Child care receipts, along with provider’s address and social security number/employer identification number
- Real estate property tax receipts
- Landlord name and address
- Bank routing number and account number for direct deposit
- Copy of last year’s tax return (if available)
- Federal Intake Form (download and print if possible)
- State Intake Form (download and print if possible)
- Consent to Disclose (download and print if possible)
- What is your plan for your refund?(download and print if possible)
Government Resources and Other Links
- Internal Revenue Service: www.irs.gov
- Tax Payer Advocate Service: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
- Indiana Department of Revenue: www.in.gov/dor
- Indiana Department of Revenue Taxpayer Advocate Site: www.in.gov/dor/about/contact-us/taxpayer-advocate-office/
- Indiana Legal Services Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: www.indianalegalservices.org/litc
- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic: www.nclegalclinic.org/tax-and-economic-justice-program
Additional Information
Tax Payer Advocate
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS. Tax payor advocates can help if you have tax problems that you can’t resolve on your own.
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