Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

What is V.I.T.A.

Our agency now offers tax assistance to eligible indivduals and families in our seven county service area through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) by offerring free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

We have trained community volunteers and offer free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.

The VITA Program offers free tax assistance for low-to moderate-income (Tax Year has been set at $49,000 and below), elderly, disabled and limited english speaking individuals and families that cannot prepare their own tax returns. We have certified volunteers for each of our five county service area that have received training to help prepare basic tax returns. Our tax sites are located at the following Community Action Agency county offices and Head Start Centers for your convenience:

Contact the office nearest you to schedule an appointment today!

If you are interested in volunteering your time in preparing tax returns for the VITA program, please click here to get a copy of our Volunteer appilcation to fax to (251) 626-2613.

Items you need to bring to the VITA/TCE sites to have your tax returns prepared

Proof of identification

Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration

Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

Current year’s tax package if you received one

Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available

Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit

Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)

To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

If any of the following apply to you, take documentation with you:

Child care expenses, including the provider’s address and federal ID #

Mortgage company statements

Adoption expenses

Alimony paid or received

Any notices received from the IRS or state tax office

Property tax bills

College tuition and student loan interest statements

Additional forms of income such as:
Prizes and awards
Scholarships and fellowships
Lottery/ gambling winnings

Community Action Agency of South Alabama

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

What is V.I.T.A.

Items you need to bring to the VITA/TCE sites to have your tax returns prepared

If any of the following apply to you, take documentation with you:

Click Here to Apply

You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing Toll-free 877-246-7836 and following the instructions.

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