Assistance in Locating FTP ( formerly VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Sites

AKA:

Internal Revenue Service Free Tax Prep or VITA Tax Site Locater

Description:

Provides free tax assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals and families who cannot prepare their own federal tax returns, usually during tax season. Certified volunteers provide the tax return preparation service at community locations. Call your local 2-1-1 for list of sites, or toward the end of January, the IRS FTP (formerly VITA) hotline (800) 906-9887. FTP or VITA site information is also available at the 2-1-1 TN website (http://211tn.org).

Intake Process:

Call your local 2-1-1 or (800) 906-9887 (IRS FTP or VITA hotline available at the end of January) for list of VITA free tax preparation sites.

Program Fees:

No Fee

Languages:

Press Option 2 for Spanish

Eligibility:

VITA or FTP free tax preparation is for individuals and families with a annual household income of around $64,000 or less (this may vary by area and agency).
FTP (VITA) does NOT prepare forms for rental income, farm income, military income (unless a military site), complicated Schedule D, profit or loss from a business (Schedule C), unreimbursed employee business expenses, adoption credits, sale of property (home or stocks), foreign earned income and moving expenses.

Customers must provide: all W-2s, 1098, or 1099 forms; Social Security card or individual tax ID number for all individuals listed on return; voided bank check or savings deposit slip for direct deposit of refunds; if e-filing, each spouse must be present to sign return; amount and dates of estimated or other tax payments made; child care provider ID numbers; amounts of other income; property tax statement.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 6, 2024

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Legal Status:

Federal