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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Helping hardworking people get the most out of every paycheck

United Way of Tarrant County provides free income tax preparation at our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) centers. Families and individuals with household incomes of $67,000 or less can visit one of multiple locations across the county to get a better understanding of what they owe – or to get the largest return possible. Our volunteers can also help clients enroll in financial education, coaching and workforce skills training.

This successful program has helped Tarrant County residents improve financial stability and resiliency since 2010. 

101,303

Filed tax returns

$173M+

Secured in total funds

$22M+

Saved in tax prep fees for residents

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Our Mission in Action

Javier Huerta, VITA Volunteer

Making a Difference Through VITA: How Volunteering Shaped Javier’s Journey

12/11/24

Javier Huerta remembers the confusion he felt when he first entered the workforce and encountered the complex world of taxes. Growing up in a low-income household, he hadn’t been taught how to file taxes or that credits existed to help families like his own. For many, this lack of knowledge creates uncertainty about how to navigate the system. 

Man signing tax documents.

Fort Worth Report: A looming tax deadline brings a long-term opportunity to help vulnerable residents in Tarrant County

03/12/24

In the past year, the financial strains felt by many in our community have intensified due to inflation and the rising costs of consumer goods. In North Texas, the cost of transportation skyrocketed by 9%, while housing and utility expenses rose by 5.5%, and food prices shot up 4.4%.

UTA student Cayla Tongol volunteers for UWTC's VITA program.

VITA Student Volunteer Makes a Difference

02/07/24

Cayla Tongol's personal experience fueled her commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, which led her to volunteer for United Way of Tarrant County’s (UWTC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.