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IRS Lesson Plans
That IRS has created 38 lesson plans for teachers to use with their students, as well as an entire student section for them to explore.

New York Times Lesson Plan
Examine the concept of taxes in both the human and animal worlds, then debate whether taxation is critical to social survival. Also includes information about the history of taxes, taxes around the world, and how taxes work.

Math Skills For Every Day - Filling Out Income Tax Forms
Using actual tax forms, students learn how to accurately figure their own income taxes, and read and fill out the proper forms.

Latino Adult Education Services - Dealing with Taxes
LAES has developed a series of immigrant issue instructional modules entitled "Tierra deOportunidad" for orientation to our complex society.

FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE
 
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who aren't able to prepare their own tax returns.
 
These tax preparation sites, often located at local libraries, recreation and senior centers, are generally open
Feb. 1 - Apr. 15 with no appointment necessary except when noted.
 
Avoid scams and tax preparation fees by calling this free IRS sponsored resource. 
 
To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.