Community Action Agency | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Income Tax Assistance Program
This program is available in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties.

Overview

Through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Community Action Agency provides trained tax preparers to complete and E-file basic tax returns for individuals and families for FREE. Trained volunteer preparers are available to assist you with questions.

What kind of taxes can I file through CAA?

Federal, State, Select City Tax Returns

Filers may also be eligible for the:

Child Tax Credit

Earned Income Tax Credit

Homestead Property Credit

Home Heating Credit

Prescription Drug Refund

Who Is Eligible ?

1. Low Income, families, individuals, or small buisnesses that earned $49,000 or less in annual household income

2. Anyone receiving social security benefits

3. Anyone receiving veteran's benefits

What To Bring To My Appoinment

Next Step: Call your local CAA office to schedule an appointment Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At your appointment, the trained volunteer preparer will enter your tax information into the computer and print out a copy of your completed income tax documents. Your return will be E-filed directly to the IRS and State of Michigan.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer, email Chris Kilmer or call: (517)784-4800 or (800) 491-0004

Community Acti on Agency:

Provides community members with mulitple site locations in Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties where you can have your taxes prepared - at no cost to you!

Completes, prints, and E-files on your behalf your income tax documents.

Is available to answer basic income tax questions or direct you to an appropriate specialist.