Tax Help

United Way of Southeastern Michigan Tax Preparation Service

If your total income is less than $69,000, you likely have one or more cash benefits waiting and tax prep services are at no cost to you. United Way’s tax experts can help you find out what you qualify for.

Schedule on their website or call 211.

AARP Tax-Aide at Ypsilanti District Libraries

Available to anyone, with focus on adults over 50 with low-to-moderate income. Call to schedule an appointment. 

Mondays | Feb. 2 – Apr. 13, 2026
9am – 5pm
Ypsilanti District Library – Superior Branch
1900 Harris Rd.
Call to schedule: (734) 482-4110 x2431

Tuesdays | Feb. 3 – Apr. 7, 2026
9am – 6pm
Ypsilanti District Library–Michigan Branch
229 W. Michigan Ave.
Call to schedule: (734) 482-4110 x2421

Thursdays | Feb. 5 – Apr. 9, 2026
9:30am – 5:30pm
Ypsilanti District Library–Whittaker Branch
5577 Whittaker Rd.
Call to schedule: (734) 482-4110 x2411

IRS Free Filing Online

Each year the IRS partners with online tax preparation services to offer free federal filing for people with annual income below a certain amount. This amount changes year to year. This is called the IRS Free File.

If your adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2025 was $89,000 or less, you can file your federal return online for free with one of the IRS’ filing partners. Pick the one that works best for you on the IRS Free File page.

Michigan Law Low Income Tax Payer Clinic

Does the IRS think you owe more than you do? Or that you should pay more than you can afford?

Michigan Law’s Low Income Tax Payer Clinic provides low-income people with representation (by law students supervised by a tax attorney) to achieve a correct outcome in an IRS dispute, regardless of the taxpayer’s ability to pay for representation. This clinic is not for preparing or filing taxes.

To contact them for possible representation, complete their online application or call 734-936-3535.

American Immigration Council ITIN Fact Sheet

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a 9-digit number from the IRS. It is for people who need to file U.S. taxes but cannot get a Social Security number (SSN).

Many immigrants use an ITIN to file their taxes. Filing taxes can help you:

• Follow U.S. tax laws

• Show proof of income

• Apply for some tax credits

• Keep your records up to date

An ITIN is only for taxes. It does not:

• Give you work permission

• Change your immigration status

• Provide Social Security benefits

Read the American Immigration Council’s ITIN Fact Sheet.