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If you worked in 2011 and your household made less than $50,000, United Way of North Central Florida wants to do your taxes for FREE.  That's right, FREE.  Free preparation and free taxes, all done by an IRS-certified tax preparer.  No catch.  No hidden fees. 

The VITA Program is a combined effort with the IRS to help low to moderate-income working people keep more of their refund and not pay for income tax services.  Many lower-income households are owed a significant refund because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, a federal income tax credit for low to moderate-income working people. But the IRS estimates anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of eligible families do not claim the credit, either because they don't realize they are eligible or because their income is so low they believe they don't have to file a tax return.  United Way officials are hoping to find more local residents who are eligible by offering VITA, a FREE service.

Residents can find out more about the FREE program, make an appointment and find out what to bring to the appointment by calling United Way’s 24-hour information line 2-1-1.  VITA sites are located  in Alachua, Bradford, Union, Gilchrist, Dixie and Levy counties, offering various dates and times of service at each location.  A complete schedule can be found at www.getyourEITC.com .


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Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is ramping up for a busy tax season. United Way NCFL provides FREE tax prep and filing for residents with low-moderate income (under $50,000). Volunteers are needed to work in Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties on VITA dates. For more information, and to sign-up for FREE training, visit our VITA site: www.VITAvolunteer.com