United Way of Northeast Louisiana Announces 2025 VITA Free Tax Preparation: February 3-28

United Way of Northeast Louisiana is pleased to announce that this year’s VITA Free Tax Preparation is happening February 3 to February 28, 2025. This service offers free, fast, and stress-free tax preparation for individuals and families with a household income of less than $67,000.

Here’s how the program works:

• Drop off tax information at one of five convenient locations across Northeast Louisiana
• Participate in a 15–20-minute intake interview with an IRS-certified volunteer
• Return at a later date to review, sign, and receive copies of your completed tax return

United Way NELA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program ensures accuracy, compliance with tax laws, and peace of mind for taxpayers.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA):

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

Participants may choose a drop-off location and register online at unitedwaynela.org/vita. As always, individuals may also dial 211 from a cell phone or landline (available 24/7, 365 days a year) or send a text with their zip code to 898-211 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to get connected to available resources in their area.