SCHEDULE YOUR FREE TAX PREP APPOINTMENT
Our sites will offer drop-off or face-to-face models.
Please pay attention to calendars
Drop-off appointments are 30 minutes.
Face-to-face appointments are one hour.
CALL 2-1-1 OR CLICK BUTTON BELOW TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT.
Items To Prepare For Your Tax Prep Appointment
Photo ID (for you and your spouse, if filing jointly)
Social Security Card or ITN for each family member of your household
All W-2 forms (wages) and all 1099 and 1098 forms
Child Care provider name, address and tax ID number
Checking and savings account numbers
Last year’s tax return
1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement (if applicable)
Other relevant information about income and expenses
What is VITA?
For over 50 years, the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals meeting the following criteria:
- People who generally make $67,000 or less annually
- Persons with disabilities
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
CAUW has partnered with the IRS to provide this service in order to help our ALICE families and individuals become more economically secure by:
- Ensuring that our clients receive the Earned Income Tax, Child Tax, Additional Child Tax, and Education Credits for which they are eligible for.
- Providing financial information and guidance to clients who are struggling to make ends meet.
VOLUNTEER WITH VITA
Serving as a VITA Volunteer is more than just doing taxes.
It’s an opportunity to help low-wage, working families keep more of what they earn.
In 2024, our volunteers prepared more than 5,943 tax returns. We have consistently put more than $9 Million dollars back into our 10-parish community, making individuals and families more financially stable.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
- IRS-certified training provided online and in-person
- Work with mentors to grow your skills
- Volunteer as your schedule allows
ASSIST IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
- Tax Preparer
- Greeter or Intake Specialiast
- Financial Educator
- Interpreter
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Interested in becoming a VITA Partner?
Read more about our impact in the Capital Area and email us at vita@cauw.org to learn more about the ways you can get involved!