VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-supported initiative that provides free basic income tax return preparation for qualified individuals.
VITA Still Accepting Tax Appointments through May.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is still accepting appointments for tax preparation.
Call the Urban League at 423-756-1762 to schedule your appointment.
Alternative filing methods that do NOT require going to a Free Tax Prep site.
What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-supported initiative that provides free basic income tax return preparation for qualified individuals. The Urban League’s team of volunteers complete an IRS certification each year to ensure individuals receive an accurate, professional return that includes free electronic filing of both federal and state returns.
Who Does VITA Serve?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to households with annual income of $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their individual tax returns.
Unfortunately, our service is not available for the following:
- Hobby income or not-for-profit activity
- Returns and allowances
- Cost of goods sold (inventory)
- Expenses for employees
- Business use of home
- Contract labor
- Casualty losses
- Vehicle expenses reported as actual expenses
- Depreciation or the election to expense business assets (other than the de minimus expense safe harbor election)
- Rental or lease expenses—vehicle leases of more than 30 days
- Accounting methods other than the cash method
- Net losses
- A "No" response that indicates the taxpayer does not meet any of the tests for material participation, or is uncertain about materially participating in a business
- A "Yes" response indicating there is a requirement to file Form(s) 1099
- Income from the manufacture, distribution, or trafficking of controlled substances (such as marijuana)
- Taxpayers who must answer Yes to the digital asset question on Form 1040
The Volunteer Income Tax
Call (423) 756-1762 to schedule an appointment with one of our volunteer tax preparers.
Or file for free on your own here.
Interested in Volunteering with VITA? Please email eacheson@ulchatt.net
Vita Tax Services Include
- Wages, salaries, etc. (Form W-2)
- Interest and Dividends
- State Tax Refunds
- Unemployment Benefits (Form 1099-G)
- IRA and Pension Distribution (Form 1099-R
- Social Security Benefits (Form SSA-1099, RRB-1099, CSA- 1099)
Itemized Deductions Limited
- Education Credits (Form 1098-T)
- Child Tax Credit
- Earned Income Credit
- Marketplace Insurance (Form 1095-A)
- Simple Capital Gain/Loss (Form 1099-B) limited
- Sale of Home (Form 1099-S) limited
- Self-employed Income (Form 1099-NEC, 1099-K) limited
- Gambling Winnings (Form W2-G)
- Cancellation of Debt (Form 1099-C) limited
- Health Savings Accounts (Form 1099-SA) limited
Point of Contacts:
Main Office: 423-756-1762
Check out our other partners:
Knoxville CAC
Tusculum University
United Way of Greater Kingsport
What to Bring
- Valid Photo ID or Driver's License
- Source Documents: Unemployment, 1098-T Education, etc.
- Social Security Card: Self, Spouse and Dependents
- Last Year's Tax Return
- F1095 Healthcare Form
- Bank Information
- W-2: Self and Family Members
- Routing & Bank Numbers for Direct Deposit
Become a Volunteer
Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in your community at the same time! Volunteer to help your community by preparing taxes free of charge with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.
You will receive training to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assistance preparing their tax returns. Training is offered both online and in the classroom. Tax sites are generally open nights and/or weekends and the hours are flexible. Some of the volunteer positions available are: Greeter/Screener, Tax Preparer, Quality Reviewer, and Site Administrator/Coordinator.
Click here to fill out the volunteer interest form.
If there are any questions, please contact Ronald McIntyre at rmcintyre@ulchatt.net
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