Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The VITA program helps eligible Lancaster County residents file their taxes for free. IRS-certified volunteers provide accurate tax preparation services while helping taxpayers claim valuable credits and maximize refunds.

Powered by United Way of Lancaster County, VITA connects individuals and families with IRS-certified volunteers who provide accurate, reliable tax preparation services at no cost. Since 2007, VITA has helped thousands of local households keep more of what they earn by maximizing refunds and claiming valuable tax credits. 

In the last tax season alone, VITA volunteers prepared more than 13,000 tax returns and helped save local taxpayers millions in preparation fees. 

Whether you're filing for the first time, claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, or simply looking for a trusted alternative to paid tax preparation, VITA is here to help.

Why choose VITA?

• Free tax preparation
• IRS-certified volunteers
• Accurate returns
• Assistance with valuable tax credits
• Trusted support from United Way of Lancaster County

Need help determining if you qualify? Review our eligibility guidelines or contact 211 for assistance.

Filing with VITA

Filing your taxes doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. 

VITA provides free tax preparation for eligible Lancaster County residents through IRS certified volunteers. Our team helps taxpayers file accurate returns, claim available tax credits, and receive the refunds they've earned. 

Scheduling an appointment is quick, easy, and free.

Before scheduling, please review our eligibility requirements and checklist of documents to bring to your appointment.