Make up to (not over) $64,000 a year? Get your taxes done for free!
From late January until Tax Day (April 15, 2024), FREE TAX PREPARATION will be available for households earning up to (not over) $64,000 at VITA sites across Denton County thanks to our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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What do I need to get my tax return prepared for free?
You will need to bring the following documents with you to our sites. If you don't know if you should bring a document, bring it just in case.
- Social Security Card or ITIN Card / Letter for everyone on the tax return
- Photo ID with name for taxpayer and spouse, such as a driver's license, state ID, school ID, or passport
- Employment and other income-related tax documents (W2, 1099, etc.)
- Any other official tax-related documents or IRS letters. Click here for a list of some (but not all) forms you may have received
In addition, please check for the following:
- Any and all documents you may have out of this non-exhaustive list of forms
- Ensure that you do not have any of these tax issues that we are not allowed to prepare
Public Health Precautions - Due to the spread of respiratory diseases in our community, we support participants wearing of masks while participating in free tax preparation. We thank you for taking the necessary precautions to protect taxpayers, volunteers, and staff alike during cold, flu, RSV, and COVID season.
We will offer Free Tax preparation beginning January 22, 2024 and concluding on Tax Day, April 15, 2024.
Each year, we partner with host sites across the county to provide free tax preparation. During the 2024 Tax Season, we will operate sites on a weekly basis at the following locations. Check back for updates on additional sites or site closures due to inclement / severe weather or other safety concerns:
Indicates sites with shortest wait times.
Denton Public Library's North Branch
3020 North Locust St, Denton 76209
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Saturdays, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sanger Public Library
501 Bolivar St, Sanger, TX 76266
Saturdays, 9:00am - 11:30am
Little Elm Public Library
100 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Thursdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Pilot Point Community Library
324 S Washington St, Pilot Point, TX 76258
Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:30pm
United Way of Denton County Office
1314 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76205
Mondays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
Tuesdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Lewisville Public Library
1197 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067
Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:30pm
Saturdays, 9:30am - 1:00pm
The Colony Public Library
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Tuesdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Carrollton Public Library's Hebron & Josey Branch
4220 N Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75010
Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
You can file an extension using MyFreeTaxes.com which will extend your deadline until October 15, 2024. Note: you MUST calculate any taxes OWED and pay them by the April 15 deadline. If you owe taxes and do not pay by the April filing deadline, the IRS will charge you interest each month on the amount you owe until you file and pay.
Information you need:
- W-2 (Box 2)
- 1099-R (Box 4)
- Anything with “Federal Withholdings”
Step-By-Step:
- Go to MyFreeTaxes.com
- Indicate that you would like to “File My Own Taxes”
- Answer these questions:
- “Did you earn less than $79,000 in 2023?”
- “What is your ZIP code?”
- “Do you have income from self-employment?”
- Press the “File now” yellow button
- Once you get to “Welcome to the TaxSlayer VITA/TCE self-prep kiosk”, Login or create an account on TaxSlayer
- Begin a return
- Click on the grey question mark in the top right corner
- Type in “Extension”
- Click on “Go to Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return now” under files.
Virtual services are not being offered at this time.
VITA volunteers are not trained to prepare state income taxes. Most states have a website where you can access state income tax filing information or electronically file your state tax return.
If you earn too much to use our services, you may still be eligible to try preparing your taxes for free yourself at MyFreeTaxes.com
In accordance with federal law and the Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service policy, discrimination against taxpayers on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, sex (in education programs or activities), age or reprisal is prohibited in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.Taxpayers with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation and taxpayers with limited English proficiency may request language assistance to access service.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is a free tax preparation service provided by United Way of Denton County in partnership with: City of Denton, City of Lewisville, City of Pilot Point, City of Sanger, CTDI, Denton Public Library, Lewisville Public Library, Little Elm Public Library, Pilot Point Community Library, Sanger Public Library, Texas Woman’s University, Town of Little Elm, and University of North Texas.
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is provided with the generous support of:
