Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

U.S. Department of the Treasury > Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Program Description:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (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:

In order to utilize this program, you must have low to moderate income, be disabled, not speak English well, or be a senior citizen.

Status

Active

Loan Terms:

Not Applicable

Application Process:

There is no application needed to utilize one of these sites. For information on volunteering or for the locations of the tax assistance sites, please call 1-800-829-1040.

Program Contact Information:

For more information, visit:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

Or email us at:
partner@irs.gov

Managing Agency:

U.S. Department of the Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/