paid tax preparers complete the rest. Of course, many taxpayers who complete their own returns do so with the help of tax software, such as Intuit TurboTax, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block Online.

Free and low-cost tax preparation services can ease the stress for retirees living on a fixed income during tax season.

While many will choose to use an app or purchase tax software to complete and submit their own tax forms, others are in ...