Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Description and Definition of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Available in most communities are Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to help with tax return preparation. If you need help preparing your tax return visit the VITA office nearest you. The service is free to those with limited or moderate incomes, non-English speaking taxpayers, the elderly, and the disabled. Many VITA offices have IRS representatives who can help you fill out your forms and then transmit the information on your forms electronically.

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Further Reading

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) in the West's Tax Law Dictionary
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) in “A Dictionary of Taxation”