The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way of Kenosha County, Kenosha County Job Center and community partners, provides free, quality tax preparation from IRS-certified preparers to individuals and families earning up to $67,000 annually.
Our VITA program helps taxpayers access qualifying tax credits such as Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, the Wisconsin Homestead Credit and more.
During the past 14 years, volunteers have helped hard-working Kenosha families walking a financial tightrope receive more than $22 million in qualifying tax credits and refunds!
Appointments will open in January 2025.
NOW ACCEPTING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS
We cannot bring this important service to our community members without caring volunteers like you!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Free Training! Boost your Resume! Friends and Family taxes done for Free
Gain an important life skill! Help your community!
If preparing taxes is not your ideal volunteer assignment we still have a place for you.
We also need Greeters/Screeners, Admin. support, and Interpreters.
Complete the Volunteer Application and the Background Check Form today!
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Other Free Option For Filing:
myfreetaxes.com
MyFreeTaxes helps people file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need. United Way provides MyFreeTaxes in partnership with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help filers prepare their tax returns on their own or have their return prepared for them for free.
You will create an account and answer a series of questions.
CLICK HERE
MyFreeTaxes is also now available in Spanish at myfreetaxes.com/es.
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Direct File is a free IRS service that allows people to prepare and file their tax return online. It includes access to help from dedicated IRS Direct File customer support representatives. Direct File is accessible in English and Spanish, and eligible taxpayers can access it and file at directfile.irs.gov using their smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
directfile.irs.gov
If you have any questions please contact Rita Nicholson, VITA Program Coordinator, at RNicholson@kenoshaunitedway.org.
or call (262) 960-9178
Don't pay to file your taxes. If your household earns less than $73,000 in 2022, you can file your federal and state tax returns for free using MyFreeTaxes.com. This is the only free, national, online tax filing product offered by a nonprofit. United Way has made this available as part of our fight for the financial stability of every person in our community.
MyFreeTaxes is completely free for individuals and families who've earned less than $73,000 in 2022 - whether you file in multiple states, work freelance, have a side gig, or earn investment income. It is powered by H&R Block's premium software, so filing is easy, secure, and guaranteed to be 100% accurate. The software scans for any tax credit your entitled to, making sure you get your maximum refund. If you have questions along the way, IRS-Certified specialists are ready to answer your questions in real time.
Since 2009, over 950,000 Americans have successfully filed using MyFreeTaxes.
►FILE YOUR TAXES ONLINE FOR FREE!
Below you will find additional resources to be used when filing your taxes as well as stories showcasing VITA's impact. Check them out:
Click here to view the "How to Prepare Your Taxes From Home" Instructions
Visit Myfreetaxes.com to file your tax return for free if your household earns under $73,000.
Click here to visit the IRS Non-filer Advanced Child Tax Credit Portal and learn more about who can use it.
Here's how VITA Helps Our Community:
Click here to hear how the VITA program helped Pam.
Click here to learn how VITA helped Cristabel.
Click hear to hear the story of Kim.
For questions and additional assistance, contact unitedway@kenoshaunitedway.org or call 262658-4104
We are still accepting volunteers for next tax season.
Complete the Volunteer Application and the Background Check Form today!
Thank you to our VITA partners and sponsors
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