Tax Preparation near
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
- People who generally make $67,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
In addition to VITA, the TCE program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
VITA/TCE sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
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To find the VITA location nearest you, change the default ZIP Code (78205) to your ZIP Code and type Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) in the search box.
The Ventanilla program represents a new integral part of service delivery at the Mexican Consulate and provides Mexican immigrants who are new to the U.S. financial system with access to vital resources for getting banked, gaining access to free tax preparation and the Earned Income Tax Credit, establishing credit and building a secure financial future within the trusted and culturally relevant setting of the Consulate strengthening the financial stability of immigrant households by embedding financial empowerment strategies into local and intergovernmental infrastructure.
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by Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals, including:
- People who generally make $60,000 or less.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers.
This location provides services in English and Spanish.
VITA helps taxpayers take advantage of all the tax credits they are eligible for.
All VITA tax returns are prepared and submitted to the IRS electronically.
If you qualify for a refund, you can anticipate receiving a check in seven to ten days business days after filing.
If filing jointly, both spouses must be present.
The following items are needed to prepare your tax return:
- Driver's License or Photo I.D.
- Social Security Card or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for all members of your family
- All W-2 Forms
- Copy of last year's tax return (if applicable)
- 1099 Forms (if applicable)
- 1099-G Unemployment Benefits (if applicable)
- 1099-INT Interest from your bank
- 1099-R Pensions, Annuities, Retirement Plans
- Account Numbers for electronic deposit of refund
Free.
| Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Drive-thru Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics will be offered from February 1 through April 15 on Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Beck Center parking lot. The clinic is for people who may not have any other option for tax preparation assistance.
While the IRS manages the VITA program, VITA sites are managed by IRS partners and staffed by their volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities.
Professor Sally Cook, CPA and TLU Professor of Business and Director of the Accounting program, provides students with hands-on experience in preparing income tax forms.
VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards.
Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and there are no appointments available.
Taxpayers should bring all tax forms, a photo ID, and Social Security cards for everyone on the return, including dependents.
The IRS's VITA program has operated for more than 50 years and offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals including:
- People who generally make $57,000 or less.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers.
Free to qualified individuals.