VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

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VITA Center

North Texas Area United Way wants to help you and your family build assets and be financially stable through our VITA program. Our safe and secure VITA program is absolutely FREE! General Information below.

To schedule an appointment: 

call 940-733-TAXX (8299)
Monday: Closed
Tuesday & tHURSDAY: 11:00am - 7:00pm
wEDNESDAY, fRIDAY, & sATURDAY: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

always select option 1 after your language preference

CONTACT: 
Genevieve Anderson, VITA director
ganderson@ntauw.org, 940-322-8638, ext. 12

STEPHANIE GUTIERREZ, VITA ASSISTANT - SGUTIERREZ@NTAUW.ORG

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Tax Preparation Checklist

Use this list to help you get organized to file your taxes -- either online or in person. Note: If you’re getting free help filing your taxes in person (at a VITA site, for example), bring photo identification and a Social Security card for each adult and dependent (including children and elderly relatives for whom you provide care).

Step 1: Gather your documents

All documents must be printed prior to coming to the tax office

• W-2’s for each job held in 2019 for each person in the household, this form reports your name, wages, and other tax information to the IRS.

• 1099’s showing other income (unemployment, social security, college expenses and scholarship income, state tax refund (if applicable), gambling winnings, contract work) that is reported to the IRS.

• 1098’s showing payments you’ve made (student loan interest, property tax, mortgage interest).

• 1095-A if you were covered by health insurance through the healthcare.gov marketplace. (all credits must be entered on your tax return)

• Income/interest statements received for any savings account/investments.

• Bank account numbers: a voided check or your bank or credit union’s routing number and savings or checking account number for your refund to be deposited automatically into your account through direct deposit.

• Last year’s tax return (if you have it).

Step 2: Collect information for everyone in your household

• Photo id and Social security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number letter (ITIN) for you and all dependents (including children and elderly relatives for whom you provide care).

• Date of birth and relationship (son, daughter, mother, etc.).

• Current address (it may be different from the address on your employment records).

Step 3: Gather additional items to get a larger refund

Childcare expenses: name, address, Tax ID or Social Security Number of the child care provider.
Business expenses and assets: if you’re self-employed or have a small business - total income and expenses here.
College: loans and/or scholarships received, and bills for technical/community college or university (Forms 1098-T/1098-E). .info we need to get you the best education credit
Educator expenses for teaching grades K-12 (school supplies and materials used in the classroom).
Charitable donations: list of contributions and amounts, receipts for contributions over $250.- this will apply if itemizing.
Vehicles: vehicle sales tax, personal property tax statement for each car you own, total miles driven for the year and/or total miles driven for business.
Homeowners: mortgage interest statement (Form 1098), real estate taxes paid, Statement of Property Tax Paid for tax year.
Retirement/IRA: amount contributed to an IRA and total value as of december of the current tax year..
ITIN: if you need to apply for an ITIN for yourself or a family member, Contact us to find out what other documents you need. we can help you apply for a new ITIN or renew your existing ITIN.

Step 4: File your taxes for free

70% of U.S. tax filers qualify to file state and federal for free.

Start filing! It's quick and easy.

To schedule an appointment in person call:  940-386-2924 and leave a message.

Step 5: Keep copies of your forms and tax statements

For your protection, keep any forms used to prepare your taxes and a copy of your return for seven years. This information will make it easier to file your taxes next year.

Safe, Free Tax Prep

2024 VITA Locations

To schedule an appointment:

Jan - April, call 877-541-7905 and select Option 1 after your language preference

May - Dec, call 940-386-2924 and leave a message.

Wichita County

Main VITA Site
3301 Armory Rd (Directly behind the Boys & Girls Club), Wichita Falls, TX 76302
January 23 - April 15 (Appointments preferred - Limited Walk-ins)

April 16 - Dec 31 (Appointment only dates & times vary)

940-386-2924 (Call and leave a message)

Electra VITA – Drop Off Site – Appointments Mandatory

Electra Library

Feb 1 – April 15

877-541-7905 and select Option 1 to schedule an appointment.

CLAY County

Henrietta VITA Site – Appointments Mandatory

Edwards Public Library

Feb 1 – April 15

877-541-7905 and select Option 1 to schedule an appointment.