Irest Church VITA

Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

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

Additional Information: Required Documents

Identification

• Photo ID for you and your spouse: driver’s license, passport, state ID, military ID, or school ID.

• Social Security cards (SSN) or ITINs for everyone (you, your spouse, and dependents).

• Proof of foreign status if applying for an ITIN.

• Dates of birth for everyone included on the tax return.

Income

• Forms W-2, 1099 (1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV), and SSA-1099, as applicable.

• Prior year tax return (if available).

Additional Information

• Bank information (routing number and account number) for direct deposit.

• Total amount paid to a childcare provider, plus their SSN or EIN.

• Health insurance forms: 1095-A or exemption certificate.

• IRS transcripts, if applicable.

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