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Taxpayers find relief in free tax filing program for Mainers

Written by New Ventures Maine | Published on December 16, 2025
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(NEWS CENTER Maine, April 2025)

(Please note: income limit for Tax Year 2025 is $69,000)

Mainers can file federal taxes for free through the IRS or CA$H Maine, which offers free services for those earning $67,000 or less.

The deadline to file your federal income taxes is April 15. You can file your federal tax returns online for free through the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File program.

Some Mainers are saving money by having their returns prepared for free, thanks to CA$H Maine. The statewide program, which stands for Creating Assets, Savings and Hope, relies on dozens of trained volunteers to ensure taxpayers earn tax credits they qualify for.

Read the full article or view the NEWS CENTER Maine video.

CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of eight coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.