1.14.2022 Free Tax Preparation Available to Qualified Individuals
Gaithersburg, MD – (January 10, 2022) The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership of the City of Gaithersburg and the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, is now accepting appointments to prepare 2021 taxes. All appointments will be virtual; in-person appointments may be considered at a later date pending health considerations.
The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals who earn $58,000 or less per year. Preparation is done by IRS-trained volunteers who assist taxpayers in determining if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Services are offered in both English and Spanish. Appointments are available January 18 through April 18. Schedule an appointment online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
In Gaithersburg, the VITA program is marketed under Bank On Gaithersburg, an initiative to draw unbanked and underbanked individuals into the financial mainstream. If in-person VITA appointments are allowed, staff from participating financial institutions will be at the Gaithersburg site to provide information and resources about free financial education programs and to open accounts for those interested in direct deposit of their refunds. Click here for more information on the City of Gaithersburg financial wellness programs.
