VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE!
Every year, families and individuals who earn income do not apply for the earned income tax credit on their annual taxes. We can help! Our volunteers can assist with simple taxes for low—to moderate-income people are FREE and will begin on January 27th, 2025.
EITC Reports and Statistics Nationwide as of December 2023, about 23 million eligible workers and families received about $57 billion in EITC. The average amount of EITC received nationwide in tax year 2022 was about $2,541.
Education and support is available for individuals or groups. PCS will provide FREE tax preparation services year-round for those who qualify.
Who Qualifies?
- Individuals who qualify generally make $64,000 or less or are disabled.
- Assistance is limited to English-speaking taxpayers.
Required Documents for Tax Preparations
Documentos Requeridos Para la Preparación de Impuestos
Requesting assistance through the programs PCS offers can be done through the button below. Documents that are required include (1) birth certificates for all household members, (2) IDs for everyone in your home over the age of 18, and (3) the last 30 days of all household income. Gather your documents, then click the button below. Paper applications are available by going to the service center closest to you. Find the address HERE. Filling out an application is not a guarantee of services. A Specialist will contact you once the documents are uploaded and submitted. This process may take 30 days or more.
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE
La solicitud de otra asistencia a través de PCS se puede realizar a través del enlace a continuación. Los documentos requeridos incluyen (1) certificados de nacimiento de todos los miembros del hogar, (2) identificaciones de todos los mayores de 18 años en su hogar, y (3) los últimos 30 días de todos los ingresos del hogar, luego haga clic en el botón a continuación. Las solicitudes en papel están disponibles al acudir al centro de servicios más cercano a usted. Encuentre la dirección AQUÍ. Completar una solicitud no garantiza la obtención de servicios. Un Especialista se pondrá en contacto con usted una vez que los documentos se hayan cargado y enviado. Este proceso puede tardar 30 días o más.
To schedule a one-on-one consultation call:
806-240-9955
Tax preparations will take place at:
Amarillo North Branch Library: 1500 NE 24th, Amarillo, TX 79107
Questions:
- For Amarillo contact Mandi Hughes at (806) 342-6125 or email mandi.hughes@pcsvcs.org
- For Dimmitt contact Teresa Fuentes at (806) 647-3244 or email Teresa.fuentes@pcsvcs.org
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The basics of qualifying for the EITC are:
- you have earned income and adjusted gross income within certain limits (see chart above)
- must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien
- have a social security number
- and meet other basic rules
How to File for Your Earned Income Tax Credit
You must file a tax return even if your income is low enough that it is not required. You may also go back four years and request EITC for previous years you qualified but did not request. You may use MY FREE TAXES.COM to complete your tax return online.
Go to irs.gov for answers and complete information, including a qualifier assistant app.
The federal HHS/OMH award—Community-Based Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families represent 93.75% of total project costs.
Panhandle Community Services is leveraging at least $30,000 in additional funds annually (7-10% of total project costs) to provide free tax preparation.