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VITA

VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. It's a free tax return preparation program run by the IRS for people who need help filing taxes.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free IRS program that helps people prepare and file their tax returns at no cost.

You might qualify for VITA if you have a low to moderate income. Trained volunteers at VITA sites help you complete your tax forms and file electronically.

This matters because filing taxes correctly helps you claim credits and benefits you may owe, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). You can also find out if the IRS owes you a refund.

To find a VITA site near you, visit the IRS website or call 211. VITA services are free, and applying for any benefits through the programs VITA helps you access is also free. Only the government agency decides if you qualify.

Programs where this matters

Child Tax CreditInternal Revenue ServiceThe Child Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that may lower the tax you owe if you are raising qualifying children.EITCInternal Revenue ServiceThe EITC is a federal tax credit for people who work and have low to moderate income. It may lower your tax and add to your refund.IRS RefundInternal Revenue ServiceWhere's My Refund? is the IRS online tool for checking the status of your federal income tax refund.