How to File Taxes if You’re Experiencing Homelessness

How to File Taxes if You’re Experiencing Homelessness

Filing taxes can be a complicated process, especially if you are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. If you have lost your tax documents, don’t...

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What to know about VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

What to know about VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Today is VITA Awareness Day. Each year, thousands of IRS certified volunteers share their time and expertise at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites...

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How to calculate earned income for the ‘Lookback’ rule

How to calculate earned income for the ‘Lookback’ rule

This year, to support economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a new ‘lookback rule’ which means if you earned less in 2020,...

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New ‘Lookback rule’ may help you qualify for a larger tax refund

New ‘Lookback rule’ may help you qualify for a larger tax refund

This year, to support economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a new ‘lookback rule’ which means if you earned less in 2020,...

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Filing Taxes if You Are Currently Incarcerated or Re-entering Society

Filing Taxes if You Are Currently Incarcerated or Re-entering Society

Re-entering society can be a challenging time. Filing taxes may add to that complexity. Here’s what you need to know about filing taxes if...

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Five Benefits of VITA and VITA Volunteers

Five Benefits of VITA and VITA Volunteers

Each year, thousands of IRS certified volunteers offer their time and expertise at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across the country to help...

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COVID-19 Tax Resources

COVID-19 Tax Resources

With the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, taxes may not be at the top of your mind. Even if they are, you may not want to...

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Detroit Census Campaign: Using VITA sites to increase Census Participation

Detroit Census Campaign: Using VITA sites to increase Census Participation

The City of Detroit, in coordination with over 300 partner organizations, has implemented a robust outreach and communication strategy to inform Detroiters about the...

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Using Colleges to Expand Free Tax Preparation Outreach

Using Colleges to Expand Free Tax Preparation Outreach

Colleges and universities can be valuable partners for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and tax credit outreach efforts. However, college campuses are more than...

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