Local libraries in Linn County, Oregon, will offer free tax filing assistance. Volunteers will be available at Sweet Home Public Library on March 4 and Lebanon Public Library on March 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to help with IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon. The service is provided by the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue.
Check your eligibility for IRS Direct File, as not all tax return types are supported. Set up an online account through ID.me and ensure your Revenue Online account is active. Educational videos on these steps are available on the Department's website. IRS Direct File currently does not support returns with Form 1099-DIV or capital gains and losses. These will be supported in March, as reported by the Oregon Department of Revenue.
For a tax filing event, bring Social Security cards or ITINs for everyone on the return, a government-issued photo ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly), income and tax forms like W-2s or 1099s, and bank details or a canceled check for direct deposit. Last year’s tax return can also be useful. The IRS website lists free filing options for those who cannot use IRS Direct File, including Direct File Oregon for state returns. In 2020, about 25% of eligible Oregon taxpayers did not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, leaving nearly $100 million unclaimed, as stated by the Oregon Department of Revenue.
