Free Tax Assistance
Business and Economic Development Department of CCTHITA in partnership with Alaska Business Development Center (a non-profit) and the Internal Revenue Service, provides:
· Free tax preparation by mail and outreach;
· Free tax problem resolution;
· Free tax education.
Services are limited to individuals whose income falls under the following limits:
Household Size / Income Less Than*
1 person / $31,925
2 / $42,800
3 / $53,675
4 / $64,550
Each Additional
Dependent = +$10,875
The income limitations will not necessarily prevent the ABDC from assisting a taxpayer. However, requests from individuals outside the stated income levels will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Tax Assistance:
Teams of IRS-certified volunteers travel to Southeast Alaska communities each tax season from January to April. Tax returns are filed electronically to ensure quick processing and refunds. If you missed the outreach team, you can file your taxes using the taxes-by-mail service. Travel schedule is announced every December. Please contact ABDC or your local Tribe or Municipality for travel schedule updates. Tax preparation is free. In most cases, volunteers are able to prepare tax returns for prior years - usually up to two years back. To inquire about tax team travel in Southeast Alaska, please call 800/478-3474, ask for Volunteer Tax and Loan Program.
Tax Education and Tax Problem Resolution:
IRS-certified volunteers provide educational presentations on topics such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Dependency Exemptions, and others while in the community.
Tax problem resolution services are provided fee of charge to eligible individuals and families. When necessary, Amended Returns or Prior Year Returns can be prepared by IRS-certified staff. If you received a notice from the IRS and need help, please contact ABDC. For tax problem resolution, please call 800/478-3474, ask for assistance in controversies with the IRS.
Tax Assistance by Mail
ABDC provides free tax assistance by mail. Please follow these simple instructions to fill out appropriate forms, and mail them to ABDC. For tax assistance by mail, please call 800/478-3474, ask about Tax Assistance by Mail.
- Dependent taxpayer information sheet
- Commercial fishing information sheet
- Business owner information sheet
Quality Assurance
ABDC has been a long-term partner of CCTHITA Business Economic Development Department. As a regional non-profit, ABDC has a long history of working with local and regional governments delivering technical assistance and education to all regions of Alaska. However, if for some reason you are not completely satisfied with ABDC's services, please let us know - contact us at 800/344-1432, ext. 7121.