VITA Free Tax Prep 2023

IRS-certified tax preparers do your taxes, free of charge.

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Appointments are available through April 8
Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2:30-7:30 p.m. (1:00-2:30 p.m. reserved for walk-ins, first-come, first served)
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (1:00-3:00 p.m. reserved for walk-ins, first-come, first served)

After April 8, walk-ins welcome FOR REVIEW/SIGN ONLY (no new returns accepted)
TUE, APR 11: 1:30-4:30 p.m.; WED, APR 12: 1-7:30 p.m.;  THUR, APR 13: 1:30-7:30 p.m.

Follow these steps and check tax prep off your list:

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


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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.

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 Step 3: Drop-Off appointment at the library

Come to the library Ordway Auditorium. 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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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 (click here to get more information about ITIN numbers)

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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 sales

**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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