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VITA

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program offers free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

13

Volunteers

80

Taxpayers served in 2022 & 2023

$69,000

Back into the pockets of taxpayers

Ready to make a practical difference in your community? VITA volunteers work to lift the tax burden of our underserved communities by offering tax free-preparation.

Who Is Eligible for Free Tax Prep Services?

  • Must have SSN or ITIN

  • Must have valid photo ID 

  • Your household income was less than $67,000

  • You did not have rental property income or income from Airbnb, Vrbo, etc

  • You did not receive clergy pay 

  • You did not have income from the ownership of a farm

  • You did not have income from Puerto Rico

  • You did not have a foreclosure/bankruptcy in the past 2 years 

  • You did not receive a K-1 Form 

  • You did not have digital assets, such as cryptocurrency 

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There are some additional conditions that could disqualify someone from receiving services, such as different instances for self-employed individuals. Call us to make sure you qualify for free tax prep from VITA.

This free service saves taxpayers the expense of tax preparation services, which average about $273

Scheduled an appointment? Save time! 
To streamline your visit, please fill out and print the intake form below and bring it with you.

English Intake Form

Spanish Intake Form

What You'll Need to Bring to Your Appointment

  • Proof of identification (photo ID)

  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents

  • Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

  • Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers

  • Interest and dividend statements from banks and credit unions (Forms 1099)

  • Health insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

  • Proof of bank account routing and account number for direct deposit (such as a blank check)

  • To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

  • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number 

  • Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements 

  • Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

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