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Fort Worth-area residents who earned $67,000 or less last year can get free help with their tax returns this coming season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, known as VITA, is offering low-income residents in Tarrant County free assistance filing their 2024 taxes now through April 15, the due date for filing individual returns. United Way of Tarrant County, which administers VITA, will aid any person or household with an annual income of $67,000 or less.The nonprofit organization serves all 64 ZIP codes in Tarrant County. Deanna Titzler, executive vice president and chief of communications and marketing, said the program falls under United Way’s financial empowerment impact area, which aims to create a stronger financial future for every generation of Tarrant County residents. United Way supplies help by uncovering the root causes of challenges in the community and then finding the best ways to solve them — whether that means partnering with other organizations or creating new programs, according to the organization’s website. In 2024, VITA clients received on average $1,700 in refunds, Titzler said. Since 2010, VITA has saved Tarrant County residents over $22 million in tax preparation fees.“Our clients not only save on tax preparation fees, but we do the filing on their behalf, helping them get a refund as quickly as possible,” Titzler said. “To add more assistance we are ensuring Tarrant County residents will receive qualifying benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.”United Way is also seeking volunteers to help with the program. Volunteers serve as tax preparers, office assistants, intake specialists, quality reviewers and interpreters. Free training is provided, and background checks are required.Clients should be prepared to bring:A photo ID

Their original Social Security card or individual taxpayer identification number for everyone listed on the tax return

A copy of last year’s tax return

All W-2 wage statements for 2024 and/or SSA-1099, 1099-R and 1099-G

Cash income amount and work expenses

1095 health coverage forms

Direct deposit informationVITA’s goal is for Tarrant County residents to receive the largest refund or clarification on what they owe. Services will be offered at 10 VITA sites including libraries and community centers around Tarrant County. A mobile unit will also offer services at additional locations. Information about appointments are available online at unitedwaytarrant.org/taxes. Where can you find a permanent location for tax assistance? The following locations will offer tax filing assistance through April 15, with the exception of Arlington East Library which will close April 10. Fort WorthTCC South Campus: 5301 Campus Drive, Fort WorthTuesday & Thursday: 2-7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Southside Community Center: 959 E. Rosedale St., Fort WorthMonday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturdays (2nd and 4th): 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Opening Doors for Women in Need: 3600 Horne St., Fort WorthMonday & Tuesday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Northside Community Center: 1100 NW 18th St., Fort WorthMonday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Great Commission Baptist Church: 7700 McCart Ave., Fort WorthMonday-Thursday: noon-6 p.m.ArlingtonFC Shadow Brook VITA Community Tax Center: 2020 S. Cooper St., ArlingtonMonday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Walk-in appointments onlyArlington Human Services Center: 401 W. Sanford St., ArlingtonMonday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.GrapevineGrace Grapevine: 837 E. Walnut St., GrapevineMonday-Wednesday: 2-7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.North Richland HillsCommunity Enrichment Center: 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland HillsTuesday & Friday: 2-7 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Forest Hill Forest Hill Civic Center: 6901 Wichita St., Forest HillMonday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Mobile unit will visit these locations in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Southwest Regional Library: 4001 Library Lane, Fort Worth

Open March 3 and April 7, 2-7 p.m.

Fort Worth East Regional Library: 6301 Bridge St., Fort Worth

Open March 10 and April 14, 1-5 p.m.

Greenbriar Community Center: 5200 Hemphill St., Fort Worth

Open Feb. 17 and March 17, 2-7 p.m.

Northside Inter-Community Agency Inc.: 1600 Circle Park Blvd., Fort Worth

Open Feb. 18, March 4 and 18, April 1 and 15, 9 a.m.-noon

LVTRise: 8201 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth 

Open Feb. 19, March 5 and 19, April 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Providence at Marine Creek Apartment Homes: 4307 Old Decatur Road, Fort Worth

Open March 20, 9 a.m.-noon

Avondale Farms Senior Community: 13145 Avondale Farms Road, Haslet

Open Feb. 27 and March 13, 9 a.m.-noon

Providence Village at Marine Creek: 4301 Old Decatur Road, Fort Worth

Open April 3, 9 a.m.-noonMadison McKinzie is a Texas Wesleyan University student and a contributor to the Fort Worth Report.