Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Franklin Public Library Site Information
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library V.I.T.A. Site!
We are closed for the 2024 tax season!
Need more time? File an extension!
Federal - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return
State of Massachusetts - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/file-an-extension-for-massachusetts-personal-income-or-fiduciary-tax
Federal - https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return
State of Massachusetts - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/file-an-extension-for-massachusetts-personal-income-or-fiduciary-tax
Looking for new ways to serve your community? Consider becoming an IRS-certified volunteer to give free tax help to low-to-moderate income families within your community. Sign up today:www.irs.gov/volunteer
- Want to volunteer for the Franklin Public Library site? E-mail mgousie@minlib.net for information!
Did you know?!
Find tax guidance during National Small Business Week
This National Small Business Week, take some time to review the latest tax information. The IRS will share information throughout the week on a special webpage. You’ll find small business best practices, information about starting a business, help for avoiding scams, tips for choosing a tax professional and guidance on preparing for disasters.
You can also check out the IRS’s Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center year-round at IRS.gov/smallbiz. Receive updates directly by following the IRS on social media and subscribing to e-News for Small Businesses.
IRS Communications and Information
- The IRS estimates $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2020 tax returns yet. File today and claim your refund: https://ow.ly/UVjV50R1owW
- IRS provides free resources to help taxpayers file an accurate tax return: During the busiest time of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service kicked off its 2024 Tax Time Guide series to help remind taxpayers of key items they’ll need to file a 2023 tax return.
- IRS provides 1099-K resources to help taxpayers: Revised FAQs provide more general information for taxpayers, including common situations, along with more clarity for industry and what organizations should send Forms 1099-K.
- Business tax credit helps employers provide their employees with child-care services and facilities: The Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of a new page on IRS.gov explaining the Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit, an incentive for businesses to provide child care services to their employees.
- Beware of unscrupulous tax return preparers: The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that carefully choosing a tax professional to prepare a tax return is vital to ensuring that their personal and financial information is safe and secure and treated with care.
- Earned Income Tax Credit resources benefit millions of workers, families: The Internal Revenue Service and partners around the nation launched the annual Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day outreach campaign to help millions of low-to-moderate income working Americans that are eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
- Reminders when filing 2023 returns: The IRS offered a checklist to help taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 tax returns during filing season.
- Disaster victims with extension deadline to file 2022 tax return: The IRS reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2022 returns that these returns are due on Feb. 15, 2024.
- Tax relief for taxpayers impacted by storms in Rhode Island: The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Rhode Island affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began on Sept. 10.
- (Updated) Interactive tool helps employers revisit eligibility for ERC: The Internal Revenue Service provides this question-and-answer tool to see if you might be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC or ERTC) or if you may need to resolve an incorrect claim.
Before your visit
Before going to a VITA or TCE site, see Publication 3676-B.PDF for services provided and check out What to Bring to ensure you have all the required documents and information our volunteers will need to help you.
Note: Available services can vary at each site due to the availability of volunteers certified with the tax law expertise required for your return.
This site can provide service within the Basic scope of services.
To determine if we can help you for fiscal year 2023 please refer to this Scope of service document linked below.
If you require an appointment for a complex return please check the Site Locator Tool
https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ or call 1-800-906-9887.
If you require more time for filing your 2023 return, you may file an extension.
Information here: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return
If you have filed a return, but wish to amend it for any reason, you will need to fill out Form 1040-X.
Information Here: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc308
About V.I.T.A.
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
Qualified individuals generally includes:
- People who generally make $64,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
VITA/TCE services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA/TCE 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/TCE site prior to filing. Each filing season, tens of thousands of dedicated VITA/TCE volunteers prepare millions of federal and state returns. They also assist taxpayers with the preparation of thousands of Facilitated Self-Assistance returns.
Information originally published on: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers. Please visit this site for more information!
(Site Accessed 1/18/2023)