Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Individuals and families receive the tools needed to gain financial control of their future.
FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICE
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a free tax assistance program offered during the tax season. Individuals can have their taxes completed for free and filed electronically by IRS certified volunteers.
The VITA program offers free tax assistance to individuals who generally earn $84,000 annually or less, those with disabilities, and the elderly who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This free service often means the difference between paying down debt, staying current on bills, having money in emergency savings, or making critical car/home repairs for families on tight budgets.
Volunteers Are Needed During Tax Season!
- Join this effort to offer free tax preparation to low and moderate-income residents of Northern Kentucky by offering free, quality tax service.
- No previous experience is necessary.
- Free IRS training and certification are provided to all of our volunteers. Not only will you be giving back as a volunteer, you’ll also learn a valuable skill that can be added to your resume.
- Tax Professionals and CPAs can earn CEU credits for their volunteer work, and students can earn Pro Bono / Community Service hours.
- If interested in volunteering, contact volunteer@brightoncenter.com
Why We Do It
This valuable service helps residents claim Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefits and avoid costly commercial tax preparation fees. It is estimated that 1 in 5 families are eligible for the EITC who do not receive it. In 2025, we served 686 households, generating $821,284 in tax refunds and saving an estimated $250 per return or $209,500 in total filing fees for customers.