Tax Tip 2019-38: Here’s how taxpayers can prepare for an appointment at a volunteer tax prep site
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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2019-38Here’s how taxpayers can prepare for an appointment at a volunteer tax prep site Volunteers across the country file federal taxes at no charge for qualified individuals and families. With the filing deadline only a few days away, many people will be visiting a volunteer site over the next week and the IRS wants the experience to go as smoothly as possible. The IRS sponsors two programs that are available to people with low-to-moderate incomes:
To find the nearest VITA or TCE site, use the locator tool available on IRS.gov, download the app IRS2GO app or call 800-906-9887. Taxpayers should have all required documents and information with them when they visit. Doing so will make sure their VITA or TCE visit is a success. Taxpayers should bring:
Also, Taxpayers should remember that in order to file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. Special rules apply for some military families. YouTube Videos: Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Here’s how taxpayers can prepare for an appointment at a volunteer tax prep site. https://go.usa.gov/xmxyW Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message. |