VITA

Have Your Taxes Done for Free through VITA! 

Low-to-Moderate income families (incomes of $69,000 or lower) can file their taxes for free with an IRS certified volunteer through United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a volunteer run program in partnership with the IRS to help families access the EITC and other credits that can boost financial stability. If you are able to do your own taxes online, visit www.myfreetaxes.com for details. Those needing taxes prepared by a certified volunteer, with an income of $69,000 or lower. Locations are listed below or click here for a printable flier! 

Locations

Flint Public Library

  • 1026 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502
  • Bus Line: Route 1 N. Saginaw
  • Saturday Open Dates, 9:00am - 3:00pm:
    • 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
  • Site will close when all slots for the day are filled. NO PRIOR YEAR RETURNS

MCC Regional Technology Center

  • 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503
  • Bus Line: Route 7 Franklin
  • Tuesday Open Dates, 5:30pm - 8:30pm:
    • 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
  • Thursday Open Dates, 5:30pm - 8:30pm:
    • 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
  • Saturday Open Dates, 12:00pm - 5:00pm:
    • 2/7, 2/21
  • Site will close when all slots for the day are filled.

MCC Workforce Development 

  • 709 N. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48503
  • Bus Line: Route 2 ML King
  • Tuesday Open Dates, 5:30pm - 8:30pm:
    • 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7
  • Thursday Open Dates, 5:30pm - 8:30pm:
    • 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9
  • Saturday Open Dates, 12:00pm - 5:00pm:
    • 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4
  • Site will close when all slots for the day are filled.

University of Michigan - Flint

  • 1 Riverfront Building, 2nd Floor, Flint, MI 48502  
  • Bus Line: Route 1 N. Saginaw
  • Saturday Open Dates, 9:00am - 3:00pm:
    • 4/4, 4/11
  • Site will close when all slots for the day are filled. NO PRIOR YEAR RETURNS

Vernon District Public Library - DROP OFF ONLY and APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

  • 111 E. Main St, Vernon, MI 48476
  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 
  • This is a drop and scan service site. No taxes are prepared on site. Please call 989-286-6486 to schedule an appointment.

What documents do I need to bring with me? 

  • Click here to print the State of Michigan Intake Form
  • Click here to print IRS Form 13614-C
  • Government issued photo identification for you and your spouse (if married) 
  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents 
  • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse, and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number 
  • Birth dates for you, spouse, and/or dependents 
  • Wage and earning statement (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers) 
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) 
  • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received 
  • A copy of last year’s tax returns 
  • Letter 6419 – Advance Child Tax Credit Payments 
  • Letter 6475 – 2021 Economic Impact Payment 
  • Forms 1095-A, B or C Health Coverage Statements 
  • Information for all other income (Social Security, VA, etc.) and all deductions (tuition/education, mortgage interest, charitable contributions, etc.) 
  • Medical or HMO premiums paid for self or dependents 
  • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax ID number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number 
  • Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check 
  • Summer and winter property tax bills  
  • Landlord’s name and address and proof of rent paid