Most services listed below are for low-income people and are free of charge. When calling for an appointment, it is recommended that you verify what documents you will need to bring.
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee....... 617-868-2900
11 Inman Street
Cambridge, MA
Call for an appointment. If you believe your taxes may be somewhat more complicated, please let the scheduler know when you call for the appointment so they make sure you meet with the most appropriate person. Saturday appointments available.
Cambridge Public Library. 617-349-4030
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
Fridays: February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 26; April 2, 9. Hours: 12-5pm. Saturdays: February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 27; April 3, 10. Hours: 12-5pm.
Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS)……………………………… 617-623-7370
66-70 Union Square
Somerville, MA
Provides free tax preparation for low-income Somerville residents (through at least April 1, 2010). You must call to make an appointment. English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking staff are available.
LIFT (2 locations: Somerville and Cambridge)
The Family Center Cambridge
Multi-Service Center
366 Somerville Ave. 19 Brookline St,
1st Floor
Somerville, MA Cambridge, MA
617-591-9400 617-349-6340
Cambridge hours: Mon 9am-8pm; Tues- Thurs 9-5; Fridays 9am-12pm. (starting Feb 8th)
Somerville hours: Mon 9am-7pm; Tues-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-3pm.
Somerville has volunteers who speak Spanish.
If you call and get a voicemail, leave name and phone number and someone will call back within a week to schedule an appointment.
Somerville Council on Aging (2 locations) Cross Street Elderly Center
167 Holland Street 165 Broadway
Somerville, MA Somerville, MA
Tues & Weds Thursdays in February
Free tax preparation provided by IRS-trained volunteers to low and middle income people of all ages. Call Connie for appointments at either site.