FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — There are only a few weeks left for tax season and that means San Antonio residents can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) until April 15 to file their taxes for free.
So far this tax season, VITA has:
- Saved residents $1.89 million in tax-preparation fees
- Filed taxes for 8,000+ households
- Connected filers to $16.4 million in tax refunds
VITA is brought to the community through a partnership between United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, Catholic Charities and the City of San Antonio. Residents with household income up to $65,000 can visit any of the 12 VITA sites throughout the community to have their taxes prepared by a trained, friendly tax preparer at no cost. Every VITA volunteer is required to complete 20 hours of training and pass an IRS examine to prepare tax returns.
To reach more residents this year, VITA pop-up sites have been hosted throughout the city in locations other than the main 12 sites which are open Monday through Friday. Each location also offers services in Spanish.
VITA services are available at 12 locations throughout the community until April 15.
For information on documents needed when filing your taxes with VITA, locations, hours or more, please visit vitasa.org or call 2-1-1 and select option 1.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org, 210-836-8616.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 211 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
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