Some taxpayers say they are not particularly worried about making mistakes on their taxes this year, given the widely publicized cuts at the IRS and the broader impression of a federal workforce in disarray . In an ordinary year, few taxpayers would contemplate reckless disregard for the data on a tax return. Make mistakes, and you risk an audit .

Individuals who earn $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, those with limited English proficiency, and taxpayers aged 60 and older can receive free, one-on-one tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.