Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, IRS-certified volunteers prepare taxes and specifically look for tax credits the household may be eligible for, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, and others. Utilizing the free tax preparation services allows families to retain their full refund, avoiding typical preparation fees which can often cost hundreds of dollars.
For 2025, WCAC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will open on January 30th and run through the tax deadline of April 17th. Requests for free tax preparation by WCAC are accepted for individual taxpayers or households making $64,000 or less within Worcester and 45 surrounding towns in Central Massachusetts.
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR THE 2025 SEASON IS COMING SOON
- Questions about the program or appointments can be sent to
- Review what’s in scope for VITA returns and the list of documents you should bring with you to your appointment to prepare ahead of time
