The tax deadline on April 15th is getting closer, which means it’s time to plan how you’re going to get your taxes done. In case you’re interested in free tax help, the government offers tax assistance programs, The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program.
In this post, we explain each program, who qualifies for the program, and where you can find nearby program providers based on information provided at IRS.gov.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
According to IRS.gov, VITA offers free tax help to those who “earn $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.” At VITA sites, IRS-certified volunteers help you with free basic income return preparations with electronic filing to the qualified individuals we mentioned above. If you’re not sure if you qualify, try calling the VITA providers we’ve listed below and discuss your situation with them.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program
TCE is a program that gives free tax help particularly for taxpayers who are 60 years of age and older. They specialize in questions about pensions and other issues that seniors face. Some of the TCE sites are operated by the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide program.
Nearby VITA and TCE Program Providers
We’ve listed below some of the nearby VITA and TCE program providers.
If you’d like to search for a provider from your specific zip code, click here.
Ivy Tech Lafayette
- 3101 S. Creasy Lane
- Lafayette, IN 47905
- 765-269-5848
- Volunteer Prepared Taxes
- Dates: February 1, 2020 – April 9, 2020
- Get Directions and More Service Details
Lafayette Urban Ministry
- 420 N. 4th Street
- Lafayette, IN 47901
- 765-423-2691
- Volunteer Prepared Taxes
- Dates: February 1, 2020 – April 7, 2020
- Get Directions and More Service Details
Area 5 Agency on Aging Logansport
- 1801 Smith Street
- Logansport, IN 46947
- Volunteer Prepared Taxes
- Dates: February 4, 2020 – April 10, 2020
- Get Directions and More Service Details
United Way Of Howard County
- 210 West Walnut St.
- Kokomo, IN 46901
- 765-457-4357
- Dates: January 27, 2020 – April 15, 2019
- Get Directions and More Service Details
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Site Locators
According to their website, “AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers – especially those 50 and older – at nearly 5,000 locations nationwide.”
Some of the locations that are nearby our clinics include the following:
Delphi Senior Center
- 1001 S Washington St
- Delphi, IN 46923
- 765-564-2772
- Dates: February 2, 2020 – April 14, 2020
Brookston Library
- 111 West Second Street
- Brookston, IN 47923
- (765) 563-6511
- Dates: February 1, 2020 – April 15, 2020
White Council on Aging
- 116 E. Marion Street
- Monticello, IN 47960
- (574) 583-9119
- Dates: February 1, 2020 – April 15, 2020
We recommend you call before you go for help. For more information, view the Tax-Aide Locator for yourself by clicking here.
Get Free Financial Assistance at the Family Health Clinic
While we can’t help you with your taxes, the Family Health Clinic does offer financial assistance and insurance assistance.
If you are a patient with low or no-income and are under or uninsured, you might qualify for our sliding fee scale. Or, if you need help understanding your insurance plan, we can talk you through it. Either way, our financial services can help.
Todos los servicios son dado en inglés y español.
Call (800) 321-5043 and ask to speak to our Insurance Navigators to learn more.
