PROGRAMS
VITA Tax Resources
V.I.T.A
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Attention Tax Payers!
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 $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their individual tax returns.
VITA Tax Services Include:
· Wages, salaries, etc. (Form W-2)
· Interest and Dividends (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV)
· State Tax Refunds
· Unemployment Benefits (Form 1099-G)
· IRA and Pension Distributions (Form 1099-R)
· Social Security Benefits (Forms SSA-1099, RRB-1099, CSA-1099)
Itemized Deductions limited
· Education Credits (Form 1098-T)
· Child Tax Credit
· Earned Income Credit
· Marketplace Insurance (Form 1095-A)
Simple Capital Gain/Loss (Form 1099-B) limited
· Sale of Home (Form 1099-S) limited
· Self-employed Income (Form 1099-NEC, 1099-K) limited
· Gambling Winnings (Form W2-G)
· Cancellation of Debt (Form 1099-C) limited
· Health Savings Accounts (Form 1099-SA) limited
Ready to File Your Taxes with VITA?
Schedule an appointment at one of our locations today!
Along with your tax documents listed above, please bring to your appointment:
· Government issued photo ID for taxpayer and spouse
· Social Security Cards for you, your spouse, and all dependents
· Copy of bank account and routing numbers for refund direct deposit
Volunteer with VITA:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email mbill@ulchatt.net or sign up here. (link to www.ulchatt.net/volunteer)
