Filing a tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is often confusing, especially if it's your first time doing so as an immigrant in Texas. But there's good news for you: several community centers in Houston have been set up to offer free tax preparation assistance in both Spanish and English, with full support throughout the process. These initiatives aim to eliminate barriers such as a lack of knowledge about the tax system or the cost of hiring a professional tax preparer, especially for immigrant families, senior citizens, and moderate-income workers. The deadline to file your tax return is April 15, so you still have time to participate and complete the process smoothly. Centers offering free tax preparation assistance in Houston for your IRS return: In Harris County, one of the main metropolitan areas in Texas, local authorities have launched free assistance sessions at various community centers. These are the available locations:

– Radack Community Center

Located at 18650 Clay Road, this center offers assistance every Saturday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, until March 28. The service is geared towards families, immigrants, and taxpayers who need basic guidance to complete their tax return.

– Tracy Gee Community Center

Located at 3599 Westcenter Drive, it provides assistance on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, until April 14. Here, attendees receive personalized support and can resolve questions about forms, tax credits, and deductions.

– Fonteno Senior Education Center

Located at 6600 Bissonnet Street, it offers assistance Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, until April 15. Although the service is focused on older adults, it also serves immigrants and families filing their tax returns for the first time. In all of these centers,The support includes document review, guidance on tax credits, and help in correctly completing forms.

The University of Houston Downtown also provides assistance

Through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, implemented by the University of Houston Downtown. This federal initiative allows trained students and accounting experts to prepare tax returns free of charge for eligible individuals. The service is available until April 14 and is aimed at people with incomes up to $67,000 per year, senior citizens, college students, people with disabilities, immigrants, and taxpayers who are not fluent in English. In-person assistance is available Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in room B226 of the Shea Street Building, located at 320 N. Main. Assistance is also available on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in rooms N412 and N414 of the One Main Building. Virtual assistance is also available, making it easier for those who cannot travel to the office. Free tax preparation helps taxpayers avoid mistakes, take advantage of available deductions, and comply with the IRS safely. In addition, the support in Spanish makes it easier for those adapting to the U.S. tax system to complete the process with greater confidence.