Why Free Tax Prep Is So Hard To Find

Tax-preparing companies have spent millions lobbying Congress to avoid simplifying the tax code and tax filing, according to ProPublica.

It’s tax season. After two years of delayed deadlines, the tax deadline has been moved back to April this year, on Monday, April 18 — just after Good Friday and Passover.  

Regardless of whether you filed early or will do it closer to the deadline, you probably know that filing taxes can be a hassle. 

IRS estimates show it takes the average non-business filer nine hours to prepare their tax return, with an average non-business tax prep costing $160.