VITA Tax Assistance - PAEA Sites
United Way of Lancaster County - VITA Tax Preparation
Volunteers certified by the Internal Revenue Service offer assistance with filing basic income tax returns. (Forms 1040EZ, 1040 or 1040A). Taxpayers will be alerted to special credits and deductions for which they are eligible.
VITA offers free federal, state and local tax preparation online and by appointment only.

Taxes will be prepared in person.
Arrive 15 minutes before appointment to complete paperwork.
1910 Harrington Drive
Drop Off and Pick Up Returns Only
Lancaster, PA 17601
Eligibility: Anyone with a household income of $70,000 per year or less.
Must be a Lancaster County resident.
Hours: Schedule an appointment: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 8:00pm
Program: Hours vary per site.
MyFreeTaxes Helpline: 10:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (855) 567-5341 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Email Address: vita@uwlanc.org
Fee Amounts: None
Intake Procedure: Call 2-1-1 to be screened for eligibility and to schedule an appointment.
Determine eligibility and schedule own appointment online at www.freetaxpreplancaster.org
Options to prepare own taxes online for free at visit www.freetaxpreplancaster.org
NO walk-ins at any site
Intake Requirements: Bring to appointment:
- If married-both people will need to attend the appointments
- Must have Social security card plus dependent's social security cards. Go to SSA.gov to obtain card or statement.
- Photo ID for yourself (and spouse if applicable)
- All wage and earning statements W2, 1099,etc
- Unemployment and social security forms
- Last year's tax return
- PA property tax/rent rebate info (if applicable)
- Form 1095-A for health insurance
- Student loan interest statements, college tuition statements
- Mortgage interest statements/paid property tax receipts
- Child care expenses
- Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit of tax refund
Geographical Area: Lancaster County
Helpful Tips: 2023-2024 Tax scheduling starts first week of January
Facility/ADA Access: Yes, no automatic door
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VITA Tax Assistance - PAEA Sites
United Way of Lancaster County - VITA Tax Preparation
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