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VITA Free Tax Prep
United Way of Greater Atlanta provides free tax preparation services to the community through a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and MyFreeTaxes programs provide Greater Atlanta’s working individuals and families free tax prep to low-to-moderate income ($60,000 and under). Taxes are prepared by IRS trained and certified volunteers. We want you to keep ALL your tax refund. Why pay $250 – $500 to get your taxes prepared when you can have them prepared by an IRS certified Volunteer for FREE!
Help spread the word about important tax credits
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for low and moderate-income wage earners. For the 2021 tax year, the earned income credit ranged from $543 to $6,728 depending on tax-filing status and number of children. Learn how much you can receive using the EITC Assistant.
Choose the Filing Option That Works Best for You
Do It Yourself Virtual Free Tax Prep at MyFreeTaxes:
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- Do it yourself (with help if needed)! Prepare and file your own State and Federal tax return for Free.
- Tax help available if needed from an IRS-certified Volunteer. Using My Free Taxes your income can be $73,000 a year or less.
- Learn more
- Watch the video
Local VITA Tax Prep Sites
- Locations listed below.
- IRS-certified volunteers work one-on-one with you to prepare and file your federal and state tax returns.
- Anyone with a household income of $60,000 a year or less is eligible.
- If you are not in the Greater Atlanta area, you can go to the IRS VITA locator: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/find-a-location-for-free-tax-prep
Tax Tips
- View our checklist to see all documents required to file your taxes. If you are missing a document, follow the links in the checklist to obtain a copy.
- Review the IRS’s Child Tax Credit FAQs
Need additional information? Contact VITA@unitedwayatlanta.org.
2023 VITA Locations
Updated 2.27.23
Clayton County
Clayton State University
College of Business
2000 Clayton State Blvd Morrow, Ga 30260
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional (Walk-ins Only)
Hours: Sat, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: February 4 – April 1, 2023
For more information visit www.clayton.edu/vita
St. Philip Benizi AME Church
591 Flint River Rd Jonesboro, Ga 30238
Type of Tax Prep Service: Drop-Off/Virtual Prep
Hours: Sat, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: February 4 – April 9, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment: Call 678.632.3352
Cobb County
Osborne High School
Type of Tax Prep Service: Drop-Off/Virtual Prep (Appointment only)
Open: February 2 – April 17, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment: Call 678.744.6470 or email osbornetaxcenter@gmail.com
Turner Chapel AME
492 North Marietta Parkway Marietta, Ga 30060
Type of Tax Prep Service: Drop-Off/Virtual Prep
Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Open: February 2 – April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment: Call 678.285.1670 ext.1910
DeKalb County
Beulah Baptist Church
2340 Clifton Springs Rd. Decatur, GA 30034
Type of Tax Prep Service: Drop-Off/Virtual Prep
Hours: Sat, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Open: February 4 – April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 678.383.0046 or email vitabeluah@gmail.com
Hillcrest Church of Christ
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional (Appointment Only)
Hours: Sat, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open: February 4 – February 25, March 11, March 25, & April 8, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 404.289.4573
Saint Philip AME Church
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Combination Site (Appointment Only)
Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open: January 28-April 22, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 404.371.0749
St. Vincent de Paul-Chamblee
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Drop-Off Site (Appointment Only)
Hours: Tue, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: January 31-April 18, 2023
For more Information or to schedule an appointment, call 678.892.6160
Fulton County
Community Assistance Center (North)
Type of Prep Service: Virtual Combination Site (Appointment Only)
Hours: Wed, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Sat, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: January 25-April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 770.552.4015 or email vita@ourcac.org
Community Assistance Center (South)
Type of Prep Service: Virtual Combination Site (Appointment Only)
Hours: Mon, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open: January 30-April 17, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 770.552.4015 or email vita@ourcac.org
Ebenezer Baptist Church
101 Jackson St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Combination Site
Hours: Tue, 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM and Sat, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Closed on Saturday, April 8.
Open: January 31-April 30, 2023
For more information, email ebenezer.vitatax@gmail.com
Elizabeth Baptist Church
4245 Cascade Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Combination Site
Hours: Wed, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sat, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Open: February 4-April 8, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 404.696.2076 or email vitap@elizabeth.org
Greenbriar Mall
2841 Greenbriar Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30331
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional Walk-In
Hours: Wed-Sat, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open: February 3-April 30, 2023
For more information, email vita@unitedwayatlanta.org
North Fulton Community Charities
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional (Appointment Only)
Hours: Mon-Wed, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thu, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Fri, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, First Saturday of each month: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: January 30-April 14, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, email nfcchelp.org
On the Rise Financial Center
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional (Appointment Only)
Hours: Sat, 9:00 AM –12:00PM
Open: February 2—April 15,2023
South Fulton- Gladys S Dennard Library
4055 Flat Shoals Rd., Union City, GA 30291
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional Walk-In
Hours: Sat, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Open: February 4-April 15, 2023
For more information, call 678.234.6418
St. Vincent de Paul-Lakewood (Sullivan Center)
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Drop Off Site (Appointment Only)
Hours: Thu, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM and Fri, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Open: February 2-April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 678.705.7828
The Mall West End
850 Oak St SW, Atlanta, Georgia – GA 30310
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional Walk-In
Hours: Wed-Sat, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open: February 1-April 15, 2023
For more information, email vita@unitedwayatlanta.org
Gwinnett County
BPSOS
6107 Oak Brook Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30093
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Drop Off Site
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Sat, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Open: February 1-April 15, 2023
For more information visit www.bpsos.org/bpsos—atlanta
The Tzu Chi Foundation
Type of Tax Prep Service: Traditional (Appointment Only)
Hours: Sat, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Open: February 4—April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 404.576.8358
Henry County
Lovejoy Community Center
11622 Hastings Bridge Rd Hampton, Ga 30228
Type of Tax Prep Service: Drop Off, Virtual Prep
Hours: Sat, 9:00 AM – 4:30 AM
Open: February 4 – April 15, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 678.698.5148
Paulding County
St. Vincent de Paul-Dallas
Type of Tax Prep Service: Virtual Drop Off (Appointment Only)
Hours: Sat, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Open: February 4-April 8, 2023
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 770.443.1537
Need additional information? Contact VITA@unitedwayatlanta.org.
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