Five Benefits of VITA and VITA Volunteers
March 18, 2020Each year, thousands of IRS certified volunteers offer their time and expertise at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across the country to help...
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VITA and Tax Filing
COVID-19 Tax Resources
With the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, taxes may not be at the top of your mind. Even if they are, you may not want to...
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Detroit Census Campaign: Using VITA sites to increase Census Participation
March 13, 2020The City of Detroit, in coordination with over 300 partner organizations, has implemented a robust outreach and communication strategy to inform Detroiters about the...
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Using Colleges to Expand Free Tax Preparation Outreach
October 2, 2019Colleges and universities can be valuable partners for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and tax credit outreach efforts. However, college campuses are more than...
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How do I File for a Tax Extension?
April 12, 2019If you are unable to file your taxes by the April deadline, you can file for an extension, which provides an additional six months...
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Do I Qualify for the New Pass-Through Tax Deduction?
April 10, 2019As part of tax law changes passed in 2017 (in effect for tax year 2018), there is a new tax deduction for self-employed workers...
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New Tool Helps Self-Employed Calculate Estimated Tax Payments
April 8, 2019Self-employment can have complicated tax implications, but CBPP’s Get It Back Campaign has a new tax tool — the first of its kind online — that can help...
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What to Do if I Owe Taxes but Can’t Pay Them
March 29, 2019If you owe taxes and can’t pay them, don’t panic. File your taxes by the deadline and learn about your options. The important thing...
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Celebrating 50 Years of VITA
March 13, 2019*Cross-posted from Off the Charts As we recognize the fourth annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Awareness Day today, we also celebrate 50 years of...
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