Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Program Description
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, many sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes. Assistance is provided at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.

General Program Requirements
VITA volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation to individuals with low to moderate income of $38,000 and below for tax year 2005. Volunteers prepare basic forms and scheduled based on their individual training certification levels.
The VITA program offers free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, many sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Partners train volunteers to assist with preparing basic tax returns for taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes that also include individuals with disabilities, Non-English Speaking and elderly taxpayers. Assistance is provided at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. For information on volunteering and the locations of these sites, please call 1-800-829-1040.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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