VITA Tax Help is Back!

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The VITA Program is back at the CARE Center for this tax season!

The program will run through April 15th!

The VITA program offers free tax help to individuals, families, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

If you would like to make an appointment or learn more, please contact Michelle (504-376-3187) or Mary (504-460-4467)!

EITC INCOME LIMITS & RANGE - Investment income must be $11,000 or less

  • $56,838 [$63,398 married filing jointly] with 3 or more qualifying children

    • maximum credit: $7,430

  • $52,918 [$59,478 married filing jointly] with 2 qualifying children

    • maximum credit: $6,604

  • $46,560 [$53,120 married filing jointly] with 1 qualifying child

    • maximum credit: $3,995

  • $17,640 [$24,210 married filing jointly] with no children

    • maximum credit: $600

WHAT TO BRING

Please be sure to have the following information with you when you visit one of our VITA sites:

  • Photo ID (taxpayer and spouse if married and filing jointly)

  • Social Security Cards (you, your spouse, and dependents)

  • Birth Dates (you, your spouse, and dependents)

  • Wage & Earning Forms (all W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R Forms)

  • Interest & Dividend Forms (Forms 1099)

  • Total Paid for Child Care (must provide name, address, and tax ID)

  • Bank Routing and Account Numbers (for direct deposit of refund; voided check will suffice)

  • Spouse (if married and filing a joint tax return, your spouse must be present)

  • Form 1095A from the Marketplace

  • Identity Protection Theft PIN Number (IP PIN assigned by IRS)

  • Unemployment Compensation (1099G)