Many of the sites that are staffed by volunteers offering free, in-person tax service have closed, or have curtailed their operations, due to the coronavirus pandemic. These include many of the sites run by the
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide programs.
But eligible taxpayers don't have to wait to file their taxes: They can use the Rhode Island Free File program to prepare and e-file their federal and Rhode Island personal income tax returns at any time -- and at no charge. To see if you are eligible, click
here.
