Ready, Set, File: Get Ahead on Reducing Your Unpaid Child Support!
Are you ready to take control of your unpaid child support? Filing your tax return is an easy way to provide the financial support your child deserves. And if you're eligible, a tax professional can assist you with preparing and filing your taxes for free!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the IRS, helps qualified taxpayers prepare and file basic tax returns at no cost. It's quick, simple and another way to help you meet your obligations.
VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their tax returns, including:
- People who generally made $67,000 or less.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers.
Why use VITA?
VITA offers many benefits to eligible taxpayers:
- Maximize your tax credits that could benefit your family.
- Reduce unpaid child support with your tax return in certain circumstances.
- Access free and convenient services at multiple locations with flexible hours.
- Have your return handled by IRS-certified volunteers.
- Enjoy faster processing and quicker refunds with electronic submission.
Ready to file? Here's what you'll need:
- Driver’s license or photo ID.
- Social Security Card or ITIN for all family members.
- W-2 Forms from all employers.
- 1099 Forms (if applicable).
- Bank account information for direct deposit.
Ready, Set, File! Take the first step toward reducing unpaid child support by filing your taxes with VITA today!
For more information, visit Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov) or call 2-1-1.
Free tax preparation is not a service of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division. Information provided by the Texas Attorney General is in compliance with Texas Family Code § 231.123.