Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
You Can Change the World One Person at a Time by Helping Low-Income Families with FREE Tax Preparation and Financial Education!

Volunteer trainings for the 2012 tax season will begin in December and January. Most tax sites open in late January or early February.

Be sure to fill out the form below so you receive 2011 volunteer opportunities and training schedules. If you are already registered with us, expect an email from us early this fall!

If you have other questions, please call (765) 742-9077 ext. 227

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The Client Wins

  • Taxes prepared for free
  • Tax return filed accurately
  • Information on financial education and asset building resources




What is VITA?
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $50,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns.

Why be a VITA Volunteer?
For many families, a tax refund is one of the single largest payments they will receive all year. Tax time is particularly important for low-income families, as it presents an opportunity to increase family income by accessing public benefits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as well as financial education and asset building tools.

  • Tax preparation is a unique volunteer opportunity and a great way to learn a new skill.
  • No accounting experience is required. The tax software guides you every the step of the way, and the IRS provides free training.
  • Volunteers are protected under the Volunteer Protection Act, which means no liability for volunteers.
  • The time commitment is up to you. Volunteer as much or as little as you like.
The Community Wins

  • Tax dollars spent locally helps Lafayette businesses & the economy
  • Stronger households financially
  • Increased home ownership
The Volunteer Wins

  •    Great opportunity to give back
  •    Cool thing to add to resume
  •    Stronger community to live in
  •    Learn skills to prepare own return
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