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Economically Empowering Families in El Paso

DOLLARS SAVED IN TAX-PREPARATION FEES IN 2021
3100000
DOLLARS SAVED IN TAX-PREPARATION FEES IN 2021
DOLLARS IN TAX REFUNDS
19500000
DOLLARS IN TAX REFUNDS
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[VITA] helped me acquire more knowledge on my tax benefits. I really loved it, because not only are you learning but helping your community is the best feeling.
Veronica Soto , Community Member
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It is a great service, everyone is very professional and well trained. I am grateful I found this service.
Susana Garcia , Community Member
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The VITA program has help me in every way. It has been like a gift and I couldn’t be happier with the service.
Maria Marin , Community Member

WHAT IS EITC?

EITC

EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for working families that helps reduce the amount of tax that they owe and may even give them a refund. To qualify, you must have earned income and meet some basic requirements. You can even file your taxes from up to three years ago free of charge if you think you might have qualified! In 2021, VITA helped claim $7.5 million in Earned Income Tax Credits. Ask your VITA volunteer if you qualify!

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RECOVERY REBATE CREDIT

The Recovery Rebate Credit is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Any eligible individual who did not receive the full amount of the recovery rebate as an advance payment, also known as an Economic Impact Payment, can claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on a 2020 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR. Generally, this credit will increase the amount of your tax refund or lower the amount of the tax you owe.

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OUR VOLUNTEERS

Our trained, bilingual IRS volunteers are ready to help you file your taxes!
Art Martinez

Art Martinez

Eight-Year VITA Volunteer | Tax Preparer
“I feel that other tax-preparation services charge way too much. It’s an important service that we provide for the community and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”
Pam Sida

Pam Sida

Six-Year VITA Volunteer | Tax Preparer
“I started volunteering so I could gain a better understanding of tax laws but after the first year, I was inspired to continue volunteering and keep my passion for helping the community going.”
Tony Ponce

Tony Ponce

Five-Year VITA Volunteer | Greeter
“Helping people and getting those sincere thank-yous are great for the soul and it’s what keeps bringing me back every year.”
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OUR PARTNERS

Thank you to all of our partners for making the VITA program such a success for our community!
Boys & Girls Club of El Paso
El Paso Independent School District
GECU Community Development
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Internal Revenue Service
Mi Comunidad Center
Socorro Independent School District
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
United Way of El Paso County
University of Texas at El Paso
Workforce Solutions Borderplex
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Ysleta Independent School District
YMCA of El Paso