Community tax information
Tax information for households, gig workers and life changes
My Tax Service is a free, non-commercial style information site that explains how everyday life events — a new job, side income, marriage, a new baby, retirement savings — affect your federal taxes, and points you to free and low-cost help.
Informational only. My Tax Service is not a lender, broker, tax preparer or financial adviser, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS or any government agency.
What you will find here
Life events
How marriage, divorce, children, home purchases and retirement contributions can change your return.
Side income
Tax basics for gig work, freelancing and small rental income, including self-employment tax.
Estimated payments
When you may need to pay tax quarterly and how to estimate what to set aside.
Retirement accounts
Traditional vs. Roth contributions and how each is taxed now and later.
Free tax help
Where to look for free filing help, including volunteer programs run with the IRS.
Calculators
A self-employment tax calculator, deduction tracker and refund estimator for planning.
Where to find free or low-cost tax help
- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) offers free basic return preparation to people who generally earn below a set income threshold, people with disabilities and limited-English-speaking taxpayers.
- TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) focuses on taxpayers aged 60 and over, especially on pension and retirement questions.
- IRS Free File lets eligible taxpayers file a federal return with guided software at no cost; income limits apply.
- Use the VITA/TCE locator on irs.gov to find sites near you and check what documents to bring.
- The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS that can help when a tax problem is causing financial hardship.
Start with these articles
- Tax Planning for Life Events: Marriage, Divorce, Children, and Home Sales
- Tax Implications of Side Income: Gig Work, Freelancing, and Rental Properties
- Retirement Account Tax Strategies: Traditional vs. Roth and When to Convert
- Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments: A Practical Guide
- What Documents Do You Need for Tax Preparation?
- How to Choose a Tax Preparer: CPA vs Enrolled Agent vs PTIN
- Common IRS Audit Triggers and How to Avoid Them
- 15 Tax Deductions Most People Miss in 2026
About this site
My Tax Service is an independent, informational website about US federal income tax for households, gig workers and people going through life changes. It explains common situations in plain language and highlights free help that is available to many taxpayers.
Informational only. My Tax Service is not a lender, broker, tax preparer or financial adviser, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS or any government agency. Read the full disclaimer.