Take the stress out of tax time with free help

TULSA - AARP is offering free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income through its Tax-Aide program.   You do not have to be a retiree or an AARP member.

Click here to find all the details about Tax-Aide or call 1-888-227-7669 for more information.

If the return is complex or the taxpayer in a high income tax bracket the person may be referred to an outside provider.

Community Action Project (CAP) also provides free tax help to individuals who make $40,000 or less per year;  $50,000 or less for people with dependents.

Click here for all the details on CAP's tax preparation program or call 918-382-3333.

The IRS also provides free help through it's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) for people who earned $50,000 or less in 2011.

Click here to access VITA program information or call 1-800-906-9887.

And there's free help for all taxpayers from the IRS by phone, internet and in-person.  Click here for the details on all of your options from the IRS.