Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Assistance (VITA)

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Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is pleased to offer assistance to taxpayers needing help with filing federal taxes.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a service of the Internal Revenue Service and CCSOMO.

Interested persons must call 417.720.2000 to make an appointment.

Please leave a message if no one answers immediately as the number is only staffed part-time. If you leave a message, your call will be returned.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for free tax preparation through the VITA program, the following rules must be met:

The household income should be $56,000 or less
Or, the filer must have a disability
Or, be of limited English-speaking ability

Eligible persons will be directed to the participating CCSOMO VITA site at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Springfield, or to another VITA site that accommodates the client’s schedule.