Thank you for choosing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for your tax preparation!
Do you still need taxes prepared? Email the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org for more info. We will have a tax catch-up day in the next few weeks. Please note the VITA qualifications below to make sure you qualify.
There is no penalty for filing your tax return late if you get a refund.
Do you qualify for the VITA Program?
- INCOME FOR 2023 SHOULD BE $60K OR LESS*
- MUST NOT HAVE RENTAL INCOME
- MUST NOT HAVE DECLARED BANKRUPTCY IN 2023
- MUST NOT HAVE SELF EMPLOYMENT INCOME INVOLVING SELLING INVENTORY (RIDE-SHARING EMPLOYEES GENERALLY QUALIFY)
- MUST BE A US CITIZEN, PERMANENT RESIDENT, OR RESIDENT ALIEN, OR MARRIED TO ONE.**
- OTHER QUALIFICATIONS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON RARE CIRCUMSTANCES
If you do not qualify based on the above rules, we cannot prepare your tax return. If you're not sure if you qualify, please contact the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org.
*Some VITA sites are flexible with the income limit. Please email the VITA program coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org for more info.
**If you are in the U.S. on a foreign student visa, please contact the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org for eligibility.
What to bring to your appointment
Please visit here for a list of what to bring to your tax appointment.
Appointment Reminders & Cancellations
Appointment reminder text messages and/or emails are sent out 72 hours in advance of your appointment. There will be a link in the message to your appointment page, where you can reschedule or cancel your appointment, if need be. You can reschedule or cancel earlier by contacting the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org. Please cancel your appointment if it is no longer needed, as appointments are in high demand.
Interested in volunteering as a tax preparer or greeter?
Training is provided! Email andrew@unitedwaygcr.org for more information!