VITA

VITA Free Tax Preparation is happening February 3 to February 28, 2025!

United Way of Northeast Louisiana is providing the following FREE tax assistance based on your individual situation.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

  • Free tax help for individuals with straightforward tax situations
  • IRS-certified volunteers to assist with tax preparation
  • Focus on accuracy and compliance with tax laws
  • Please note, this service may not cover complex situations like self-employment, rental, or certain investment incomes.

MyFreeTaxes

  • An online platform for free, self-guided tax filing
  • Ideal for users comfortable with digital tools and with simple tax scenarios
  • Secure and user-friendly interface

Additional Tax Assistance

  • Referrals for more complex tax situations not covered by VITA or MyFreeTaxes

 

As always, another free option available to you is 211. Simply dial 211 from your cell phone or landline (available 24/7, 365 days a year) or send a text with your zip code to 898-211 during Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and get connected to available resources in your area.

 

Drop-off and pick-up information:

FINANCIAL HEALTH CENTER

1001 Desiard Street | Monroe

Drop-off Appointments:

February 3 - 28 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pick-up Appointments:

February 3 - 28 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

UNITED WAY NELA RUSTON OFFICE

939 N. Trenton Street | Ruston

Drop-off Appointments:

February 18 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pick-up Appointments:

February 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY

614 S. Polk Avenue | Jonesboro

Drop-off Appointments:

February 20 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pick-up Appointments:

February 22 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

UNION PARISH LIBRARY

202 W. Jackson Street | Farmerville

Drop-off Appointments:

February 24 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pick-up Appointments:

February 28 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MADISON PARISH LIBRARY

403 N. Mulberry Street | Tallulah

Drop-off Appointments:

February 25 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pick-up Appointments:

February 27 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Don't qualify for the VITA program? Check out MyFreeTaxes, a free service available to tax payers earning less than $73,000/year.