The 2025 tax season has officially begun, and our office is here to help you file in any way that we can. This page details some helpful tools, tips, and resources from the IRS to help you file your taxes as quickly and pain-free as possible.

QUICK TIPS: 

• FILE SMARTER: If you are filing your taxes in New Hampshire, you have access to the IRS’s ‘Direct File’ tool, a free online tool to help you file your taxes. Learn more and check your eligibility here. 
• GET YOUR RETURN FASTER: To get your refund as quickly and easily as possible, file electronically and with direct deposit. If you are unable to file electronically, it is recommended that you maintain postal receipts for your records.
• BEWARE OF SCAMS: The IRS will never contact taxpayers by email, text message, or social media to request personal or financial information. The IRS will also never demand immediate payment without first offering taxpayers the chance to appeal or question the amount owed.
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The deadline to file your taxes or request an extension is April 15, 2025. 

Free Services Available to Help You File:

IRS Free File: Taxpayers who made $84,000 or less in 2024 can file their taxes for free using the IRS’s Free File program. You can access both free, guided tax preparation services (for those whose income totaled $84,000 or less) and free file fillable forms (for those who made more than $84,000). Access IRS Free File here.

Specialty Tax Assistance Programs: The IRS also offers free tax help through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. More information on the VITA program is available here, and you can find a VITA site near you here. More information on the TCE program is available here, and you can find a TCE site near you (operated by AARP) here.

Tax Assistance for the Military (MilTax): The Department of Defense offers free tax preparation and e-filing services for federal tax returns to members of the military and to some veterans. There is no income limit to utilize this resource. Learn more here.

Tax Credits You Could Be Eligible For (Full List Available Here):

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): The EITC is a refundable credit that can help low- and moderate-income workers and families. This credit is generally available for taxpayers who have earned less than $66,819 and whose invested income was less than $11,600 in the tax year 2024. You must have earned income to qualify for this credit; unemployment income is not considered eligible for this credit. Check if you qualify here.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC is a tax credit available for single or married workers earning low or moderate incomes who have dependent children under the age of 17. Qualifying individuals who file a federal tax return can receive a credit of up to $2,000 per child. Check if you qualify here.

Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs): An IRA is a personal savings arrangement that allows you to set aside money for retirement. You may be able to deduct some or all of your contributions to a traditional IRA, or be eligible for a tax credit equal to the percentage of your contribution. More information is available here.

Education Credits: Tax credits, deductions and savings plans may help taxpayers afford higher education expenses. The two main types of education credits available are the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. More information is available here.

Don’t Forget: Ahead of filing taxes, you may need the following documents and information on hand:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
• Adoption Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ATIN)
• Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers (IP PIN) valid for calendar year 2024
• Routing and account numbers to receive your refund by direct deposit
• Forms regarding source of income (for example, a W-2 for employment income)
• Documents regarding deductions, if applicable

If you have questions, check out the IRS’s online tools and frequently asked questions for assistance. If my office can be of any assistance, please contact us at 603-226-1002.

How can our team help?

We can:

• Assist with obtaining your federal tax refund or other money owed 
• Get questions answered about IRS notifications and issues

We cannot:

• Get involved in legal matters and matters before the jurisdictions of any courts
• Overturn an IRS decision or force the IRS to take a specific action on your behalf
• Submit an application on your behalf or assist with preparing one