For any VITA appointment, please bring:

• Proof of identification (photo ID)
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents 
• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
• Forms 1095-A, B and C, Health Coverage Statements
• Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Each year, volunteers help local families prepare their tax returns for free through United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Thanks to their efforts, over 5 million dollars is brought back to struggling Utah County households each year. Additionally, providing free tax help allows families to save an average of $300 they would have spent on paid tax preparation.

Half of all VITA clients make $15,000 or less annually. This means that for many of our clients, their tax refunds are the largest lump-sum payment they will receive all year. Families use this essential income to pay rent, utilities, student loans, transportation costs, and many other necessary household expenses.

Thanks to VITA volunteers, these families are able to move forward on the path toward financial stability and self-sufficiency.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax benefit for working people who earn lower or moderate incomes. If you qualify, the tax credit lowers the amount of taxes you are required to pay. It is refundable, which means that if the credit is worth more than you owe, you get the rest of the money back in your tax refund. See if you qualify at Tax Help Utah

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