Acacia Community Tax Assistance Program
Free Tax Return Preparation - 2025 Tax Season
Published: 1/1/2026
Author: Beatriz Goncalves
This program is designed to support taxpayers with simple tax situations who may not otherwise have access to professional tax assistance.
***Spots are extremely limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee acceptance, as availability is limited.
As part of our commitment to serving the community, we are offering a limited number of free tax return preparation services for the 2025 tax season to individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements.
To qualify, you must:
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Have household income under $67,000
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Demonstrate the need for service due to financial hardships
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Be a MA or NH full time resident
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File a Basic Return (see below)
This program is limited to basic tax returns, such as:
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W-2 income
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Social Security income
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Unemployment income
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Simple interest income (bank interest)
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Standard deduction
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Common credits (if applicable), such as:
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Child Tax Credit
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Earned Income Credit
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American Oppurtunity Tax Credit
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To ensure fairness and accuracy, the following situations are not eligible for free preparation:
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❌ Self-employment income (Schedule C)
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❌ Business income or expenses
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❌ Rental properties
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❌ Investment sales (stocks, crypto, real estate)
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❌ Multiple state filings
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❌ Prior-year amendments
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❌ Complex credits or deductions
*If your return is not eligible, we’re happy to provide paid services or refer you to another resource.
Filing Options
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Online (100% remote)
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Document drop-off (by appointment only)
*All documents must be submitted through our secure upload system.
**We do not accept tax documents by email or text.
Appointment & Availability
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Limited spots available each
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Appointments are scheduled by request only
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First come, first served
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Completion time varies based on volume and complexity
*Submitting documents does not guarantee acceptance into the program.*
How to Apply
To request an appointment:
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Review eligibility requirements
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Contact our office
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Complete the Free Tax Prep Intake Form
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We will confirm eligibility and availability
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If accepted, you will receive upload instruction
Important Disclaimers
Please note:
This program is provided solely for basic tax preparation
It does not include:
Financial planning
Legal advice
Audit defense
Accuracy depends on the information provided by the taxpayer
Acacia Tax & Financial Solutions reserves the right to decline any return that falls outside program scope