Free Tax Preparation Assistance

Free Tax Prep Assitance - MakingChange

If you’re unsure how to do your taxes, have specific questions, or want to be sure you’re completing the forms correctly, MakingChange can guide you.

You’re eligible to meet with one of our IRS-certified volunteers if you earned $64,000 or less in 2023. It’s a great alternative to companies that charge you for advice, not just because our help is free but also because we make it a personal experience. Our volunteers spend time with you to learn about your specific tax situation, and with a one-on-one connection they can provide customized assistance.

Preparing your taxes can be confusing, so we offer guidance in plain language that’s easy to understand. We’re going to make you feel comfortable that you are filing your taxes accurately and even can help you if you haven’t filed in a while or if you owe back taxes. Clients trust us and come back year after year. So do our volunteers, because they love what they do!

The VITA Site closed on July 19, 2023 and will reopen in January 2024.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site is closed for the remainder of 2023.  The site will tentatively reopen in January 2024, more details will be posted by the end of 2023.   If you are in need of tax preparation services, please contact the IRS to find a location that is still open.      

If you have any general questions about the VITA program with MakingChange, Inc. and/or are interested in volunteering for this tax season, please send us an email at VITA@makingchangecenter.org  or VITA2@makingchangecenter.org. 

We are here to help you and look forward to assisting you with your tax service needs in 2024!

What you should be prepared to provide to a Tax Preparer:

I have always enjoyed the challenge of preparing my own taxes each year. In 2011, I started volunteering at VITA with MakingChange and helping families in Howard County complete their tax forms. It is such a win-win and a delight to see the smiles and appreciation of our VITA clients as this yearly task is finished.

Learn more about our free tax preparation services by
calling us at (443) 518-7647 or completing our Contact form.

Please visit this page in December for information about scheduling an appointment with one of our volunteers.

Would you like to become a volunteer? Learn about volunteering with MakingChange.