Montgomery County residents with income under $49,000 per year may be eligible for free income tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Sponsored by the County’s Community Action Agency, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, the VITA program is a volunteer-supported service helping eligible residents who cannot afford professional tax preparation assistance.
Services are provided by trained, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified VITA volunteers and staff through a partnership between the IRS, the City of Gaithersburg’s Bank On initiative, Family Services Agency, the City of Rockville and the Community Action Agency.
For appointments, call the following:
Gaithersburg
Monday evenings 5 to 9 p.m.
301-258-6395 -- press option “6”
*limited Saturday appointments at this site
TESS Center, Silver Spring
Tuesday evenings 5 to 9 p.m.
301-565-7675
Rockville
Wednesday evenings 5 to 9 p.m.
240-314-8310
Silver Spring
Thursday evenings 5 to 9 p.m.
301-565-7451
*limited Saturday appointments at this site.
Residents will be asked to bring:
· A government issued identification card such as driver’s license, passport, age of majority card
· Social security card or individual tax identification notice (ITIN) for each family member
· All W-2 forms, 1098 forms, 1099 forms and other documents related to earned income
· Statement of annual child care expenses prepared by provider, including provider tax identification number
· Copy of prior year tax return
The Internal Revenue Service has granted a special exception to the Community Action Agency to assist seniors, individuals with a disability and homeless individuals. If language interpretation services or special aids and services are needed, residents are asked to alert the scheduler when making an appointment.
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Media Contact: Mary Anderson, 240-777-6534
Program Contact: Sharon Strauss, 301-565-7460
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