File your taxes for free with United Way of NWLA

Area residents can get their taxes prepared for free starting February 1 at free tax sites run by United Way NWLA partners.

The Northwest Louisiana Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are now open and can help individuals earning less than $54,000 file their federal and state taxes for free. 

Who can get Free Tax Preparation and the Earned Income Credit?

• Taxpayers with an AGI of $54,000 or less can get Free Tax Preparation.
• Families meeting additional requirements are eligible for a credit of up to $6,269.

Volunteers are not trained to do business taxes, itemized taxes or capital gains and losses.  If you have any of these you should see a paid preparer.

What do I need to bring?

• Social Security Card or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) for all members in your family
• All W-2 Forms, 1099s, 1098s, and other forms
• 1095-A if you received a tax credit from the healthcare.gov marketplace
• Childcare provider name, address and Tax ID, if applicable
• Driver’s License or Photo I.D.
• If filing jointly, your spouse must be present Copy of prior year tax return (if applicable)
• Account Numbers for electronic deposit of refund and Routing Number
• Last year’s tax return, if you have it
• A valid email address

In 2016, did you…

• Received unemployment compensation? Bring your Form 1099-G.
• Received retirement income? Bring your Form 1099-R.
• Paid tuition? Bring Form 1098-T for individual(s) enrolled in eligible educational institution.
• Paid student loan interest? Bring the total of the student loan interest you paid.

Did you know you can file a FREE federal and up to three state returns if your income in 2016 was $64,000 or less?  www.MyFreeTaxes.com can help you do just that.  

Have questions while you are preparing your return?

• By Phone: 855-698-9435
• By email:  info@myfreetaxes.com
• Assistors will answer questions Monday-Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM CST
• Questions are answered in the order that they are received
• Responses are provided within 24 hours (except on weekends; more complex questions may require additional research.