VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-supported initiative that provides free basic income tax return preparation for qualified individuals.

VITA Still Accepting Tax Appointments through May.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is still accepting appointments for tax preparation.

Call the Urban League at 423-756-1762 to schedule your appointment.

Alternative filing methods that do NOT require going to a Free Tax Prep site.

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What is VITA?

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-supported initiative that provides free basic income tax return preparation for qualified individuals. The Urban League’s team of volunteers complete an IRS certification each year to ensure individuals receive an accurate, professional return that includes free electronic filing of both federal and state returns.

Who Does VITA Serve?

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to households with annual income of $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their individual tax returns.

Unfortunately, our service is not available for the following:

  • Hobby income or not-for-profit activity
  • Returns and allowances
  • Cost of goods sold (inventory)
  • Expenses for employees
  • Business use of home
  • Contract labor
  • Casualty losses
  • Vehicle expenses reported as actual expenses
  • Depreciation or the election to expense business assets (other than the de minimus expense safe harbor election)
  • Rental or lease expenses—vehicle leases of more than 30 days
  • Accounting methods other than the cash method
  • Net losses
  • A "No" response that indicates the taxpayer does not meet any of the tests for material participation, or is uncertain about materially participating in a business
  • A "Yes" response indicating there is a requirement to file Form(s) 1099
  • Income from the manufacture, distribution, or trafficking of controlled substances (such as marijuana)
  • Taxpayers who must answer Yes to the digital asset question on Form 1040
Schedule your tax appointment

  • “Great customer service and are quick on their feet.”

    – Jessica Steele, Taxpayer

  • “Urban League helped tremendously with my taxes. They’re doing great service for the community!”

    – Demetrius Brown, Taxpayer