Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

This is a "Walk in" Site. There may be a wait time as we do not take appointments.

This site is open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting February 21.

The last day the site will be open is April 11.

This site can guarantee service within the Basic scope of services.


Before Your Visit

Before going to a VITA or TCE site, see Publication 3676-B (PDF) for services provided and check out What to Bring to ensure you have all the required documents and information our volunteers will need to help you.

Some things you will definitely need for your visit are:

  • Social security cards for each household member included on the return.
    • We prefer the physical card, but will accept SSNs from official documents and photocopies of the SS Card.
    • Married Filing separately does require your spouse's SSN.
  • Photo ID's for each non-dependent on the return.
  • All Tax Forms including Health care forms (1099HC, 1095-A, 1095-B, etc.)

Note: Available services can vary at each site due to the availability of volunteers certified with the tax law expertise required for your return.

About VITA

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals.

Qualified individuals generally includes:

  • People who generally make $67,000 or less
  • Persons with disabilities; and
  • Limited English-speaking taxpayers

VITA/TCE services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA/TCE volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. In addition to requiring volunteers to certify their knowledge of the tax laws, the IRS requires a quality review check for every return prepared at a VITA/TCE site prior to filing. Each filing season, tens of thousands of dedicated VITA/TCE volunteers prepare millions of federal and state returns. They also assist taxpayers with the preparation of thousands of Facilitated Self-Assistance returns.

IRS messages for Tax Payers

(In Multiple Languages)

Tax Season is HERE!

Looking for new ways to serve your community? Consider becoming an IRS-certified volunteer to give free tax help to low-to-moderate income families within your community. Sign up today!

Want to volunteer for the Franklin Public Library site? Email Mitzi Gousie for information!

Information originally published on: IRS Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers page. Please visit this site for more information!