VITA Tax Assistance - PAEA Sites
Garden Spot Village - 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.
Eligibility: Anyone with a household income of $70,000 per year or less.
Must be a Lancaster County resident.
Hours: Program: (February 5, 2025-April 11, 2025) Wednesday, 12:00pm to 4:30pm; Thursday, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 355-6000
Fee Amounts: None
Intake Procedure: Call to schedule 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
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VITA Tax Assistance - PAEA Sites
Garden Spot Village - VITA Tax Preparation
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