Take Advantage of Free Tax Prep Today!

Updated May 18, 2021

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) program provides Greater Atlanta’s working individuals and families free tax prep to low-to-moderate income ($57,000 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!

This year, filing your taxes is more important than ever. 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 ranges from $543 to $6,728 depending on tax-filing status and number of children. Learn how much you can receive using the EITC Assistant.

This year, due to CDC guidelines for COVID-19, VITA is serving Greater Atlanta with free virtual tax prep opportunities as well as free limited in-person tax prep, by appointment only. You can also do it yourself with help from an IRS-Certified Volunteer.

Choose the Filing Option That Works Best for You

Get Your Refund

  • Free Virtually Tax Prep by a certified IRS Volunteer at www.GetYourRefund.org/uwga
  • Online, mobile-friendly application connecting tax filers with free, IRS-certified tax help.
  • Anyone with a household income of $57,000 a year or less is eligible.
  • IRS-certified volunteers work with you to prepare and file your State and Federal tax returns.

My Free Taxes

  • Do It Yourself Virtual Free Tax Prep at www.MyFreeTaxes.com
  • 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 if your income is $57,000 a year or less.
  • Free and secure software. Learn more.

Local VITA Tax Prep Site

  • By appointment only. Email VITA@unitedwayatlanta.org for more information.

Required Documents

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.

 

Need additional information? Contact VITA@unitedwayatlanta.org. 

#WhyWednesday: Economy Jackson

#WhyWednesday: Economy Jackson

“It’s part of my mission; it’s part of who I am.”

Economy Jackson, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Associate Director of Income, explains why she loves working to improve the financial stability of families in Greater Atlanta

Many low income and working-class families in the Greater Atlanta area do not have enough “bankability” to achieve goals like qualifying for a mortgage or funding higher education and improve their credit. Interested in learning more about financial stability? Making Wages Work leverages the expertise of financial services professionals to help Greater Atlanta’s low-income and working-class families build the financial literacy they need to achieve their goals. Learn more about Making Wages Work here.