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VITA Locations open the week of January 26th.

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Since 2004, Life Transforming Ministries has partnered with the IRS to provide VITA services for hardworking families to receive all the credits and deductions they deserve, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can range from about $632 to $7,830 depending on your household.

Note: We can’t provide updates on your refund status (federal or state). To check your refund status online go to the IRS page Where's My Refund.

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3 Ways to File for Free with VITA

Additional Resources:

Do you have a tax problem with the IRS? Would it help to have face-to-face assistance?

Visit your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs), no appointment necessary.

Do you need assistance with Local Taxes?

Visit your city or township's official website and look for the "Finance," "Revenue," or "Tax Office" section.

1. WALK-IN Customer Service (all tax season)

Bring your documents to any one of our VITA sites during tax season. No appointment needed.

WHAT TO BRING:

-Identity: Photo ID (you & spouse must both be present to file jointly)

-SSNs/ITINs: Social Security cards or ITIN letters for all listed on return

-Income: W-2, 1099-R, 1099-MISC/NEC, 1099-INT/DIV, unemployment, etc.

-Health: Form 1095-A (if Marketplace insurance)

-Banking: Routing & account numbers for direct deposit

-Credits/Expenses: Childcare provider receipts, education forms, retirement statements

-Helpful: Last year’s return if available

Tip: The most accurate SSN info is on your original card. You can request a replacement at ssa.gov.

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Want to get ahead? Complete all the required documents at home and bring them with you! Find the documents here.

2. FILE VIRTUALLY (February & March only)

Securely provide your documents to us online. You’ll also be able to sign your return and receive a copy electronically.

STEPS:

1. Gather photo IDs for the primary and secondary taxpayer & Social Security cards for everyone on the return. Scan and save these items to your desktop.

2. Collect income forms (W-2s, 1099s, etc.). Scan and save these items to your desktop.

3. Complete and save the following INTAKE FORMS to your desktop.

REQUIRED:

-13614-C Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet

-LTM Customer Information Sheet

-14446 Virtual VITA Taxpayer Consent

IF APPLICABLE:

Did you have education expenses? Complete and save this form to your desktop:

-Education Expense Worksheet

Are you self-employed? Select one of the following, complete and save to your desktop:

-Self Employment Uber, Lyft, or other driver

-Self Employment Business

4. Upload all saved forms, tax documents, ID, and Social Security cards through our secure portal: www.encyro.com/vita

5. When your return is ready a Quality Reviewer will call you to sign and complete the process.

**Need to file for ITIN? Complete and save this form: ITIN Application Worksheet

3. DO IT YOURSELF (with IRS Direct File)

Use the IRS’s free online tool (English/Spanish) with live chat support. Eligible for taxpayers in 24 states—including Pennsylvania.

IRS Direct File allows taxpayers to file taxes online directly with the IRS for free.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Is there an income limit?

No, since our goal is to maximize the number of eligible taxpayers who receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (which phases out around $70,000) we use that as our income guide. However, we strive to serve anyone who needs help and whose return is within the scope of our IRS certification.

Do you do back taxes?

Yes, we can do 6 years of taxes including the current year

Do you do amendments?

Yes, but if we did not prepare your original taxes you’ll need to provide a copy of the tax return that was sent in originally.

Do you prepare business taxes?

Yes, as long as you are not: reporting a business loss, claiming a home office, using accrual accounting or reporting paid employees/contract labor more than $50,000 in expenses