City of Albuquerque Free Tax Prep Info
Free tax preparation options for all ages and income levels, plus how to make sure you hire a qualified preparer.
February 1, 2023
Get Your Taxes Done for Free!
- Anyone can get free in-person or online tax prep through AARP: call 888-227-7669 or go to cabq.gov/seniors/aarp-tax-assistance
- If you are 65 or older, you qualify for free tax preparation through Tax Help New Mexico. Call 505-750-3885 or sign up online at TaxHelpNM.org
- If your income is $60,000 or less, you can qualify for free in-person or online tax preparation through Tax Help New Mexico. Call 505-750-3885 or sign up online at TaxHelpNM.org
- If you make $73,000 or less, use free online tax prep at: getyourrefund.org or taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/online-self-and-assisted-prep
- Free tax filing options for any income level: MyFreeTaxes.com or go to IRS.gov and look for the page for IRS Free File: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
If you choose to hire a paid tax preparer:
- If you choose to hire a paid tax preparer, hire an IRS-enrolled agent or a CPA. You can find a list of local enrolled agents at naea.org and a directory of CPA’s at www.nmscpa.org/resources/find-a-cpa
- You can check a tax-preparer’s credentials and qualifications on the IRS website at https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf, or for help with hiring a qualified preparer, call 311.
Have a problem with a tax preparer in Albuquerque?
Call 311 or go online to cabq.gov/consumer