Free Federal and State Income Tax Return Virtual Preparation Now Available for Qualifying Taxpayers
Friday, May 1, 2020 10:37 AM
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to Wednesday, July 15. Due to current social distancing guidelines in place related to the pandemic, the IRS has approved a 100% secure virtual process that allows trained Lowcountry VITA volunteers to offer free tax preparation services directly to clients in the safety of their home.
In collaboration with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance, United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc., free tax preparation to those who qualify, remains available through a combination of a secure teleconferencing web portal and by telephone.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to persons generally earning $54,000 annually or less, differently-abled persons, persons 60 and older, and limited English-speaking persons.
To volunteer or obtain more information, visit www.vitalowcountry.org or call 843-321-9071.