Urban League to Relaunch Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) and community partners launched the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, an annual initiative that provides free tax preparation for qualifying individuals and families throughout the greater Chattanooga region.

 “The VITA program is critical for individuals and families who would otherwise face significant difficulties navigating the tax process,” said Urban League President and CEO, Candy Johnson. “We know tax preparation can be very confusing to navigate, particularly for our disadvantaged residents. We deeply appreciate our community partners and dedicated volunteers for assisting thousands of individuals and families through what can be a daunting process.”

Last year, the organization completed 11,760 tax returns for individuals throughout the area, saving taxpayers a collective amount of over $3.8 million. Additionally, taxpayers who filed through the VITA program in Chattanooga received over $14.8 million dollars in returns.

This year’s program will be socially distanced to abide by COVID-19 safety guidelines. Participants will arrive at one of 13 VITA locations, stay in their cars as they drop off forms, and return after a volunteer has completed their tax returns.

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