Adapted for Portland from an article for the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter.
It’s tax season — *sigh*
The deadline to file your 2024 personal income tax return is April 15. The tax collectors recommend you file online (if at all possible) — through the IRS website and, using a software application, the Oregon Department of Revenue.
If you need extra help (or know someone who does), here are some free resources:
Creating Assets, Savings and Hope Oregon (CASH Oregon)
If you make less than $67,000 a year you can sign up for an appointment near you. There are also some walk-in appointments available.
The program from the nonprofit Metropolitan Family Service has volunteers helping low-income households file their income tax returns and maximize their tax refund. (About one in three Oregonians eligible for the earned income tax credit don’t file for it, meaning a lot of missed resources are available if people get help wading through the paperwork.)
You can also get virtual help from them online if it’s hard to make it to one of the locations.
AARP
AARP’s programs are focused on people over 50 or low-income but you don’t necessarily need to meet specific requirements to get their tax help. Find your closest partner location, and book an appointment through their website or call 888-687-2277.
Other Options
🖱️ There is also tax preparation software (available for free if you have below $84,000 in adjusted gross income).
💡 Reminder: Don’t forget to pay your local taxes.
- All Portland residents need to pay the $35 Arts Tax. Income-based exemptions are available.
- High-income individuals and households may need to pay the Multnomah County preschool tax as well as the regional Metro homeless services tax.
