VITA Free Tax Prep 2022

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By appointment, JAN 29-APR 9

See appointment calendar for overall days/times.

IRS-certified tax preparers do your taxes -- follow these steps:

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Step 1: Pick up a tax prep packet in the library lobby or download the packet documents here:
-Tax process brochure
-Directions for preparing tax packet
-Form 14446 VITA/TCE taxpayer consent
-Form 13614-C intake/interview
-Stimulus question form



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Step 2: Homework

-Follow directions for preparing tax packet to complete forms and gather your tax documents.

-Click here to make your Drop-Off appointment (starting MON, JAN 24).


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 Step 3: Drop-Off appointment at the library

-Come to the library parking lot North Door (look for sign).

-Follow directions on sign to contact tax program. Please wait in your vehicle.

-You will meet with a tax preparer and leave your packet to be processed.


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 Step 4: Review/Sign appointment

-VITA contacts you when your taxes are completed.

-Make your Review/Sign appointment.

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-Come to library parking lot North Door, once again follow the directions to contact tax program.

-You will be given directions on the phone. Please wait in your vehicle.

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Step 5: VITA e-files your taxes

(e-file is highly recommended, but VITA can prepare paper returns)



TAX DROP-OFF AND REVIEW/SIGN IS BY APPOINTMENT!

  • Appointments may take about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare your packet and make your Drop-Off appointment ASAP.
  • Tax processing time depends on volunteer work flow.
  • After you have been notified that your taxes are complete, make your Review/Sign appointment ASAP.
  • Best to prepare your taxes in February/early March.
  • Limited Drop-offs and Review/Signs may be allowed without an appointment if volunteers are not busy; show up at the parking lot North Door and follow instructions on the sign to contact the tax program.
  • Appointments are best!


Do you qualify for VITA to prepare your taxes?  

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What kind of returns does VITA prepare?  

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We DO PREPARE and efile**

  • Returns with claims for those who didn’t receive Economic Impact Payments 
  • Prior year tax returns
  • Self-employment, independent contractor returns
  • Tax credits: EITC, education, child care….
  • Schedules A, B, C, D
  • ITIN application (paper) tax returns  

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We DO NOT PREPARE** 

  • Rentals (schedule E) (includes Air B&B)
  • Depreciation
  • NY, CA, Conn, complex state returns
  • Healthcare with “shared policy allocation”           
  • 1040 N/R (non-residents: in US less than 183 days)
  • Very complex returns, unusual investment returns
  • Bitcoin, virtual currency

**incomplete lists, email questions to tetonVITA@gmail.com.

Questions? 

  • Call VITA at (307)264-5777 if you need help making appointments or have questions about the tax prep process.

  • Email VITA at tetonVITA@gmail.com if you have questions while preparing your packet, or tax-specific questions. Never share PII over email (personally identifiable information like social security numbers, birth dates, and ITIN numbers).

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