PLEASE NOTE: ALL VITA SITES HAVE SUSPENDED OPERATIONS. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING TAXES HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 15.
United Way of Acadiana offering free tax prep for qualifying families
When people are financially stable, they can make financial decisions that benefit themselves and their families, which, in turn, benefits the community. Being financially stable also puts families in a better position to handle crisis – job loss, illness or other unforeseen expenses. The VITA program is just one way United Way of Acadiana is creating financial stability. In the last two years, this program put approximately $8 million back in the hands of hardworking families through free tax preparation assistance. During that period, volunteers assisted more than 5,600 Acadiana residents in filing their taxes, helping them claim nearly $2 million each year of the nearly $30 million in Earned Income Tax Credit that goes unclaimed annually. IRS-Certified Tax Preparers are ready to help you at the following locations –some sites open as early as Jan. 15:
If you work and have household income below $54,000 in 2019, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services and a quick refund.
You may also qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which could mean thousands for your family.To qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit, your Tax Year Earned Income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must each be less than:
- $49,194:With 3 or more qualifying children
- $54,884:If married, filing jointly
- $45,802:With 2 qualifying children
- $51,492: If married, filing jointly
- $40,320: With 1 qualifying child
- $46,010: If married, filing jointly
- $15,270: With no qualifying children
- $20,950: If married, filing jointly
Additionally, if you make less than $66,000, you can file for free at MyFreeTaxes.com. It’s easy, safe, secure and free.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Photo ID and original Social Security Card or ITIN
- All W2s
- Any other tax-related documents
VITA SITES
IRS-Certified Tax Preparers are ready to help you at the following locations:
ACADIA PARISH
ASSIST Agency
11 North Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 788-7550
Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (appointment only)
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (walk-ups welcome)
IBERIA PARISH
SMILE Community Action Agency
722 Walton Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-8151
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (appointment only)
LAFAYETTE PARISH
Acadiana High School
315 Rue Du Belier Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 230-3757
Drop-off services only. Please call for appointment and instructions.
Lafayette Library’s Main Branch
301 Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Walk-ups welcome
March 31: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
April 4: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Northside High School
301 Dunand Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 255-5976
Walk-ups welcome
April 4: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
SMILE Community Action Agency
501 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 234-3272
Monday – Thursday: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- LANDRY PARISH
Sustainable Agriculture & Development Institute
1209 Diesi Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 943-2410
Monday – Friday: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- MARTIN PARISH
SMILE Community Action Agency
2097 Terrace Road, St. Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6014
Tuesday – Friday: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (appointment only)
VERMILION PARISH
ASSIST Agency
407 Charity Street, Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 898-9554
Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (appointment only)
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (walk-ups welcome)
For more information, contact Logan Hensgens at (337) 706-1214 or visit:
