VITA (VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE)
United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) helps working families and individuals prepare their tax returns at no cost, either through free self-prep services or in-person appointments with IRS-certified volunteers. Households with an income of $84,000 or less can file their taxes for free at MyFreeTaxes.com or schedule an in-person appointment at United Way of Greater Lafayette to have a volunteer prepare their return (some limitations apply). Appointment scheduling opens each January.
Since the program began in 2010, it has grown to serve more members of our community each year. Volunteers have prepared more than 35,000 tax returns for over 16,000 clients, helping those clients save an estimated $4.2 million in tax preparation fees. Overall, the program has returned over $24.1 million in refunds to Tippecanoe County.
Would YOU like to help put money back into the pockets of Greater Lafayette residents? Volunteer opportunities range from schedulers to tax preparers, and no experience is necessary. Free training and resources are provided to all volunteers. Click the button below for additional information.
Please note that Purdue University International Students seeking tax preparation services must file their federal taxes through Purdue’s Glacier system, as United Way no longer provides this service. You can find more information about the process here.
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