tax preparation

Financial independence paves the way for a secure and self-sufficient future.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax preparation for individuals who earn up to $55,000 annually providing immediate cash to supplement living expenses, pay debt, or save money.

Eligibility to receive free tax filing:

Earn up to $55,000 a year
If filing your taxes jointly, your spouse must be present at the time of drop off

Services provided by VITA:

2017 – 2020 Tax Preparation
1040X Amended Tax Returns (regardless of the location where initially prepared )
Free W-7 application assistance for the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

What to bring to receive free tax filing:

Original photo identification
Original Social Security Number card
All tax documents including W-2s, 1099R’s, SSA-1099, 1099Misc, bank interest, or dividend forms (if paying for Obamacare 1095A)
Completed intake forms in English or Spanish

Where to receive free tax filing:

The Guadalupe Community Center VITA office is open for assistance:

Monday – Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Bring copies or original photo identification, Social Security Number cards, and tax documents at drop-off. Tax preparation will be returned within 48-72 hours. Returns will continue to be processed through April 15th.

How to be a VITA volunteer:

VITA volunteers will not be interacting with clients to process tax returns. Interested volunteers can visit the VITA volunteer registration website to register. Volunteers are provided 20 hours of IRS-certified training for free basic tax preparation. Contact Volunteer Services for more information or assistance.

The volunteer training sessions are:

January 23rd and 30th 8:00am-5:00pm
January 25th through 28th 5:30pm-9:30pm
February 6th and 13th 8:00am-5:00pm

For more information, contact the Guadalupe Community Center VITA office at (210) 222-2975.