VITA (Volunteers Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS program that provides tax preparation help, free of charge, with a special focus on low to moderate-income taxpayers 50 years old and older, to help them get the credits and deductions they’ve earned.
Volunteers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome and needed to serve clients in the Charleston area, including Johns and James Islands. Familiarity with income tax returns and technology is helpful but not required. Tax counselors receive extensive free tax training and will become familiar with IRS/SC tax rules and regulations. The key to providing this service is local volunteers who are trained to become IRS certified.
Tax counselors are expected to be available at least fou hours one day per week from February 1 to April 15, 2025. The reality is that many people travel, so adjustments can be made. It’s a great way to learn new skills, assist in helping others, and become more involved in your community.
Please consider joining our local volunteer team! Contact the Charleston District Recruitment Coordinator, Fran Williams at (803) 443-1878, or email francesca.m.williams@gmail.com for more information.
To learn about the VITA Program, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image Credit: IRS VITA Program)