Housing and Community Services, Rockville Reports

County Provides Free Tax Preparation Through VITA Program for 2026 Tax Season

Montgomery County is offering free, in-person and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $69,000 or less in 2025. 

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who help maximize tax refunds and credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, and e-file federal and state tax forms. 

In-person appointments are available through Thursday, April 9 at sites throughout Montgomery County. Rockville locations include the Community Action Agency, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 320, with appointments available from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and noon-8 p.m. on Wednesdays. 

Virtual appointments are available Fridays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. by calling 240-777-1123 or visiting montgomerycountymd.gov/Cashback/schedule.html. TTY users can call Maryland Relay 711. 

For more information, or to request accommodations, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/Cashback/schedule.html or email VITA@montgomerycountymd.gov.