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Here are threeways retirees on a budget can get help filing their taxes.

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Also heres how much an average retiree pays in taxes each year.

While Direct File supports most income types, credits and deductions, it might not accommodateall tax situations.

However, it doesnt prepare state returns.

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Taxpayers can choose from several software options to guide their tax preparation.

Some software options offer free state tax preparation, while others dont.

Engaging a professional tax preparer would probably be in the taxpayers best interest.

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VITA and TCE have qualification guidelines that sometimes overlap.

AARP Tax Foundation Tax-Aidealso provides free tax assistance to anyone.

The program focuses on taxpayers over 50 who have a low to moderate income.

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Taxpayers dont have to be an AARP member to use the service.

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