United Way of Northeast Louisiana provides the following FREE tax assistance based on your individual situation during tax season.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

• Free tax help for individuals with straightforward tax situations
• IRS-certified volunteers to assist with tax preparation
• Focus on accuracy and compliance with tax laws
• Please note, this service may not cover complex situations like self-employment, rental, or certain investment incomes.

MyFreeTaxes

• An online platform for free, self-guided tax filing
• Ideal for users comfortable with digital tools and with simple tax scenarios
• Secure and user-friendly interface

Additional Tax Assistance

• Referrals for more complex tax situations not covered by VITA or MyFreeTaxes

Please check back soon to see when these services will be available.

As always, another free option available to you is 211. Simply dial 211 from your cell phone or landline (available 24/7, 365 days a year) or send a text with your zip code to 898-211 during Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and get connected to available resources in your area.

Don't qualify for the VITA program? Check out MyFreeTaxes, a free service available to tax payers earning less than $73,000/year.