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Trained volunteers across Topeka are helping people who can't afford tax preparation services file their returns completely free. With tax season ending next week, the VITA program continues serving families who need support navigating tax season.
Free tax help from trained volunteers is giving Arlington residents peace of mind and putting hundreds of dollars back in their pockets. For people with disabilities like Justin Le, the service offers something even more valuable: understanding and dignity.
Donna Ortega volunteers with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to give low-income families the same expert financial guidance that wealthy people pay for. She's helped one single mom for over a decade, saving her hundreds of dollars annually.
IRS-certified volunteers in Las Vegas are stepping up to help Latino families file taxes safely this season amid rising concerns about scams and trust. The free service connects families with reliable help during a stressful time.
For three decades, trained volunteers in central Vermont have helped thousands of families navigate confusing tax forms at no cost. This year, they're expecting to assist 1,800 households earning under $69,000.
Western Washington University volunteers are helping families claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The free service runs through April 8 and includes Spanish-speaking preparers.
Free tax help is transforming lives in Laredo, Texas, where IRS-certified volunteers are tackling years of backlogged returns for veterans, widows, and struggling families. Last year's partnership between Catholic Charities and United Way trained 16 volunteers who've already completed hundreds of returns this season.
Retired volunteers in Utah County are helping thousands of families claim millions in tax refunds while building connections that transform their community. One volunteer's simple act of kindness in a computer class shows how wisdom and experience create ripple effects far beyond the hours served.
Free tax preparation volunteers in Dane County helped neighbors claim nearly $5 million in refunds last year, turning tax season stress into surprising wins for over 3,000 families. Now the program is back and ready to help even more residents discover money they didn't know they had coming.
Thousands of Oregon families earning under $67,000 can now get their tax returns prepared completely free by trained volunteers. The IRS program serves rural communities, first-time filers, and non-English speakers across the state.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are providing free tax assistance to thousands of Central Oregonians who need help filing their returns. The program serves families earning under $67,000, plus seniors, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers through April 15.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are offering free tax filing assistance to Central Oregon families earning under $67,000. The service runs through Tax Day with on-site appointments in Bend.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
Montana State accounting students are preparing tax returns at no cost for people who earned under $60,000 last year. The service runs through April and includes free electronic filing.
IRS-certified volunteers in Colorado are helping seniors, veterans, and low-income families file taxes completely free, saving each person hundreds of dollars. One 85-year-old woman faced choosing between groceries and tax prep before finding this lifeline.
Volunteers in Johnson County are helping families keep more of their hard-earned money this tax season. IRS-certified helpers will prepare taxes for free for households earning under $69,000.
Detroit is deploying hundreds of volunteers across the city to help residents file taxes for free and claim every credit they're owed. Last year alone, Detroiters brought home $400 million in returns.
Eglin Air Force Base just reopened its free tax center for military families, and they're calling on volunteers to help file returns through April. No tax experience needed—just four hours a week can make a huge difference for families trying to maximize their refunds.