Free Tax Workshops
Want to learn more about taxes?
In addition to providing free, high quality tax prep services, MFS CASH Oregon offers tax education workshops too!
Just like our tax prep help, these workshops are completely free and open to anyone.
We’re offering 7 public workshops at community spaces throughout the Portland Metro area this season, so if you’re interested in understanding taxes better, check out the offerings below.
No registration is required - just choose an event that works for you from the list below and attend!
Workshop Topic
Dates & Locations
Tax Basics: Filing Taxes
and Maximizing Your Refunds
This adult-focused tax workshop is great for people who already know a bit
about tax filing, but want to learn more.
What We’ll Cover:
- Different types of taxes in the U.S.
- Who needs to file taxes
- Benefits of filing taxes
- Common tax forms
- Tax law changes in 2026
- Tips to increase your tax refund
- Tax credits you may qualify for
- Free services available to help you with your taxes
- And more!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
2 pm - 3 pm
Albina Library
Community Room 2A
205 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2 pm - 3 pm
Sabin CDC
Center for Joy
1420 N Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97211
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6 pm - 7 pm
Midland Library
Community Room 1B
805 SE 122nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97233
Workshop Topic
Dates & Locations
Filing Your Taxes and Maximizing Your Refunds:
Self-employment & Gig Work
This workshop is for gig workers and those who are self-employed who want to learn how to file their taxes with ease. It’s similar to our general Tax Basics workshop, with additional information that’s important to know as someone who is self-employed.
What We’ll Cover:
- Who needs to file taxes
- What expenses to track
- Tax deductions for self-employed individuals
- Differences between contractors and employees
- How to avoid owing money come tax time
- No Tax on Tips
- Local taxes to know about
- Free services available to help you with your taxes
- And more!
Please note: This workshop is intended for gig workers and individuals with simple self-employment income. If you own a business with employees, carry inventory, or have more complex business expenses, this workshop may not be the right fit for your situation.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
2 pm - 3 pm
North Portland Library
Community Room 2A
512 N Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97217
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Holgate Library
Community Room 2A
7905 SE Holgate Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 pm - 3 pm
Hillsdale Library
Community Room A
1525 SW Sunset Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239
Workshop Topic
Dates & Locations
Taxes Made Simple: A Workshop for New Filers
This workshop is for people getting ready to start filing taxes for the first time. It’s open to all ages, and is designed to help you understand the U.S. tax system and give you the tools to file your first tax return with confidence.
What We’ll Cover:
- Different types of taxes in the U.S.
- Who needs to file taxes
- Where your tax money goes
- Common tax forms
- How tax refunds work
- What’s a tax bracket
- What’s a tax credit
- Free services available to help you with your taxes
- And more!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
2 pm - 3 pm
Gresham Library
Community Room B
385 NW Miller Ave.
Gresham, OR 97030