Helping You Keep What You Earn Through Tax Assistance

As many of you may know, we are motivated to help families become financially stable. And considering the season we are in, one of the best ways to do this is through tax assistance. We can create a thriving community full of strong families by helping them keep more of what they earn through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) efforts.

But we aren't in this alone! In fact, there are many different partner agencies across Pierce County involved in this tax assistance program.

• Associated Ministries is the lead agency for VITA efforts and serves as the Pierce County Asset Building Coalition backbone organization

• South Sound 2-1-1 is also partnering with Pierce County Asset Building Coalition to provide tax help. Our call specialists refer callers to the network of free tax prep sites, which includes VITA sites AND AARP sites.

• Sound Outreach is one of the VITA partners who hosts sites. 

In addition, all of the library locations in Pierce County host VITA sites. Pierce County Libraries are even featuring information at their computer stations about MyFreeTaxes.com - which is a free online tax prep site built on H&R Block’s product for those who feel comfortable doing their own taxes. Volunteers will prepare client taxes free of charge, determine if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and find other credits to boost their bottom line.

For households making less than $54,000, they can get tax assistance and file for free at one of more than 20 sites throughout Pierce County from late January through April.
To find a site near you, dial 2-1-1 or check here.

These programs not only ensure families are keeping the money they deserve- but VITA ensures a long-term payoff by teaching people a vital part of financial stability.