VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)

Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

  ⚠️ Thank you for your interest in QCAP’s VITA program. Appointments are currently full for the 2025 tax season and we are unable to accept new bookings.

Please check back in January 2027 for information about scheduling for the next tax season.

VITA Eligibility:

To qualify for QCAP’s free tax preparation services, clients must meet the following criteria:

• 2025 household income of $67,000 or less, or have qualified for QCAP Fuel Assistance this season.  (For couples filing jointly, the combined income must be $67,000 or less.)

• Be a full-time resident of Massachusetts in 2025.

Benefits of using VITA:

• Free Service – There is no cost to participate. QCAP helps you avoid expensive tax preparation fees.

• Maximize Your Refund – IRS-certified volunteers help identify valuable credits you may qualify for, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, and more.

• Convenient Scheduling – Evening and weekend appointments available.

• Language Support – Volunteers available who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and other languages.

Documents Needed:

In order to have your taxes prepared, you will need the following documents (as applicable to your situation):

• A Government-issued photo ID (license, passport).
• Social Security card or document from Social Security Administration or IRS showing Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number for you, spouse, and ALL dependents
• Proof of health insurance (1095 A/B/C, 1099 HC) if available
• All W-2 and 1099 forms
• Childcare expenses if applicable,(typically a letter from care provider)
• College expenses if applicable (Form 1098-T, student account statement, receipts)
• All 1098 forms including: mortgage interest, real estate taxes paid, student loan interest, and college tuition
• Bank account and routing number if electing direct deposit or debit
• If itemizing deductions: medical receipts, charitable contributions and excise tax bills
• If filing taxes on a married filing jointly return, both spouses must participate
• Copy of your 2023 and 2024 tax return if available
• Letters or Notices from IRS

QCAP is not able to prepare the following tax returns:

• Tax returns for other states
• Tax years prior to 2025
• Active military personnel
• Landlords, rental property, investment property
• International students (students on VISA)
• Business owners
• Schedule K-1 income
• Some short sales, foreclosure, or loan modifications