Upcoming Events

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Program is offered on the following Saturdays: Feb. 1, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, and April 12

    The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.

    The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:

    • People who generally make $70,000 or less
    • Persons with disabilities; and
    • Limited English-speaking taxpayers

    While the IRS manages the VITA program, the VITA sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

    VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. In addition to requiring volunteers to certify their knowledge of the tax laws, the IRS requires a quality review check for every return prepared at a VITA site prior to filing. Each filing season, tens of thousands of dedicated VITA volunteers prepare millions of federal and state returns. They also assist taxpayers with the preparation of thousands of Facilitated Self-Assistance returns.

    Holy Name Cathedral is a Certified VITA Site

    Holy Name Cathedral is pleased to announce it will again sponsor the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year. Tax preparation is available on Saturdays Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 22, and April 12 (these dates only) for clients with incomes below $70,000. The site is open 9:30am – 3:30pm.

    Clients are assisted on a f irst-come, first-served basis provided they arrive by 12:30pm. For assistance, please bring a governmentissued photo ID and Social Security card for all individuals listed on the tax return -including dependents and all tax documents. There is no charge for this service. Any questions, please email the VITA team at hncvita@yahoo.com. New volunteers are welcome and needed – just email us and we will be in touch!