One Month Left For Free Tax Assistance Program VITA in San Antonio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – San Antonio residents who earn up to $55,000 per year have one month left to take advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), a free tax preparation service, until April 18. Almost 2,000 more people have filed their taxes with VITA this year compared to the same time in 2022!

VITA connects residents with IRS-trained and certified tax preparers to file their taxes at no cost at all. In 2022, VITA helped more than 24,000 individuals save $5.5 million in tax-preparation fees and connected filers to $39 million in tax refunds.

This free tax preparation service is brought to the community through a partnership between United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. Additional support is provided by H-E-B, Broadway Bank, Frost Bank, River City Federal Credit Union and the Internal Revenue Service.

Residents can visit Vitasa.org for a list of locations, hours, documents required and more information. VITA will run until April 18.

Here is a list of locations:

Services are available both in-person and curbside.

For a full press kit with graphics, including video testimonials from VITA volunteers, video of residents having their taxes filed with VITA and a message from Mayor Nirenberg, please visit this link.

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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 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way.

About the City of San Antonio – Vibrant & Thriving

San Antonio is a vibrant city with a thriving economy, deep cultural heritage and communities that are compassionate, inclusive and proudly diverse. It is the seventh largest city in the United States and one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country, nurturing entrepreneurship, encouraging investment and funding infrastructure. The City fosters partnership and growth opportunities in aerospace, bioscience, cybersecurity, green technologies, healthcare, and information technology. San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk and Alamo are the top tourist attractions in Texas, and its historic missions are a designated World Heritage Site – the first and only in Texas. Proudly called Military City, USA®, San Antonio is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military and veterans, as well as mission-critical commands, including military medicine, cybersecurity, pilot training and basic training. For more information, visit SanAntonio.gov and follow @COSAGov on social.

About Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love. Catholic Charities serves all people, regardless of race, religion, or national origin, from birth to natural death, through a network of comprehensive programs that include basic needs, family and children’s services, legal services, refugee resettlement, counseling, pregnant and parenting education, and senior services with the goal of providing basic needs, strengthening the vulnerable, nurturing families, and promoting self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.ccaosa.org or call (210) 222-1294.