Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc., is sponsoring the local IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for the fifth consecutive year. Through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, individuals and families with an annual household income of $64,000 or less can file for free.
VITA volunteers will be at the downtown Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, located at 209 Lincolnway East, on Tuesdays from Tuesday, February 4, through Tuesday, April 15.
To make an appointment, visit the 2025 Goodwill online appointment website or call Goodwill directly at (574) 800-1361.
The program is a grant-based IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation services for the underserved through various partner organizations. Nationally, the VITA program has operated for over 50 years and annually helps low- to moderate-income families, those with disabilities and the elderly and limited English speakers file their taxes.
VITA services are free and a reliable source for preparing tax returns.
All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. This training includes maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all taxpayer information. In addition to requiring volunteers to certify their knowledge of the tax laws, the IRS requires a quality review check for every return prepared at a VITA site before filing.
Visit this IRS webpage to ensure you have all the required documents and information VITA volunteers will need to help you.