Time for free tax prep is running out at VITA

United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s VITA Initiative will end free tax preparation in the five-parish area on April 17^th. Individuals or families interested in one of the last appointments in their area can check for openings in their city by dialing 211 or visiting unitedwayswla.org/vita.

VITA uses IRS-certified volunteers trained by United Way of Southwest Louisiana to prepare basic income taxes. The Initiative helps families take advantage of all possible tax benefits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). These credits and savings from tax filing fees help to stabilize and improve family finances.

An appointment can be made by dialing 211 or visiting unitedwayswla.org/vita for an easy online application and more information about VITA. Over a dozen sites are available for appointments.

If individuals would like to file their own federal and state tax returns for free, they can access MyFreeTaxes on the United Way of Southwest Louisiana site at unitedwayswla.org/vita and click on MyFreeTaxes.

A complete list of materials needed for appointments is online at unitedwayswla.org/vita or at this qr code.