Affordable Tax Preparation Services at Walmart

This is the time of year when the tax forms begin arriving in my mailbox, in preparation for that not-so-distant day in April where we file our state and federal income taxes. It is hard to believe that just a few years back, my husband and I were using software to prepare and file our taxes without any assistance.  After nearly a year spent working and traveling overseas, we sought assistance from an accountant and found that this saved us the stress of having to prepare our own taxes.

If you find the process confusing, stressful, or just plain inconvenient, you’ll be happy to learn that Walmart now offers affordable tax preparation and filing services.  Walmart has partnered with H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, and Liberty Tax to offer one-on-one services at select Walmart Stores nationwide. Customers simply make an appointment, walk in, or drop off the necessary documents to prepare their tax return.  By utilizing Walmart’s tax preparation services, you will receive help downloading and understanding a W-2 form, identifying applicable tax deductions, and filing a tax return. Additionally, you will be able to cash your tax refund check at Walmart for just $3 or load it onto a Walmart MoneyCard.

While this is a paid service, Walmart offers free estimates and basic (1040 EZ) returns for free.

Walmart’s services are available through April 15 from 10 am to 6 pm daily.