• The Free Tax Assist program is an online program from the IRS that began in El Paso in 2014
  • The program offers online self-tax preparation that’s free of charge for taxpayers who earn $73,000 or less
  • The taxpayer can select the online tax vendor of their choice, free of charge
  • IRS-trained volunteers are available to help answer questions via phone or email
  • The VITA face-to-face options began in 2003
  • Taxes are filed at no charge by IRS-trained volunteers
  • Taxpayers who earn $58,000 or less qualify for this tax-preparation assistance program
  • The VITA program offers a face-to-face meeting with a trained tax preparer at many locations throughout the El Paso area. Dial 211 for site locations and hours.
  • Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income community members
  • This credit supports working taxpayers and helps offset federal payroll and income taxes
  • This tax credit may help taxpayers get an additional refund
  • Qualifications include those who have low to moderate income and who work or own their own business with annual incomes up to $56,000. Other requirements apply. Ask a VITA volunteer to see if you qualify
  • Tax preparers can do a three-year lookback and the taxpayer can receive thousands of dollars in a refund