VITA Tax Preparation
Our tax site is open early February through April 15. If you need assistance during the off season, contact United Way. They are located at Ivanhoe 3700 Woodland KCMo. You must make an appointment by dialing 211 or calling 816-474-5112.
What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax preparation and e-filing for qualifying households for taxpayers whose household income falls below $69,000 or less.
While the IRS manages the VITA program, the VITA sites are operated by IRS partners and staffed by volunteers.
All VITA volunteers 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 site prior to filing.
**please note: our volunteers are tax PREPARERS, not tax ADVISORS. We are unable to offer tax advice.
If you do not qualify for VITA and don't want to do-it-yourself, follow these guidelines before hiring a tax professional.
In-Person Option |
Drop-Off Option |
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NOTE: When your return is completed, you will be called with the results and EACH TAX PAYER WHO IS NOT A DEPENDENT on the return will be required to return to the site to sign the e-file authorization form. We CANNOT complete the e-file until this requirement is met. |
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**note: Married filed jointly requires both parties present for verification. |
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Check-in:Wed. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Or until our site is at full capacity. |
Drop-offs:Will be accepted Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 7th. K-State Research and Extension |
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Click here for the list of documents to bring with you. All forms must be printed, no digital files. |
Click here for the list of documents to COPY and include with dropoff. **note: the office will not make copies. |
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E-file completed that day. Please note: the IRS will no longer send checks. You must have your Bank Routing & Account Number for Refunds. |
E-file completed after all tax payers sign e-authorization form. Please note: the IRS will no longer send checks. You must have your Bank Routing & Account Number for Refunds. |
If you need tax preparation outside our dates, contact these resources:
United Way of Greater Kansas City: Dial 211 for assistance. They will connect you with volunteers to complete and file income taxes.
This VITA site is a partnership between Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, El Centro, Inc., and Kansas City Metropolitan Tax Coalition. In addition, VITA is powered by volunteers! Learn more
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Contact Us
call 913-715-7000