The Latino taxpayers low-income people living in the Charlotte region who need declare your taxes For free, you can do so with VITA LATINO, at various events taking place during the month of February.
La Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) , offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
The VITA program has been in operation for more than 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance preparing their own tax returns, including:
- People who generally earn $67,000 or less
- People with disabilities; and
- Taxpayers with limited English proficiency
What is VITA LATINO?
VITA Latino was launched in the Charlotte area in 2022 through Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC), for Latinos experiencing economic hardship and financial insecurity that can be exacerbated during tax season.
“Despite the requirement to prepare taxes annually, the cost of doing so can be prohibitive. Recognizing the opportunity to alleviate this tax preparation burden for many in Charlotte’s Latino community, CWC launched VITA LATINO,” the statement said. CWC website.
VITA Latino is offered as part of CWC’s Buenas Finanzas Carolinas initiative, or “Good Finances Carolinas.”
“Buenas Finanzas offers CWCs a full suite of financial education and capability services, but through a culturally competent lens, to better fit Charlotte’s growing and underserved Latino population,” the site reads.
Successful program
In 2024, VITA Latino saved its clients $155,700 in tax preparation costs and returned $709,580, more than double the amount for 2023.
For the program, this is a particularly significant achievement because tax season gives clients access to additional funds, which positively impacts their overall financial well-being and future outlook.
For the 2024 season, VITA Latino assisted 964 individuals and prepared 519 tax returns in its service areas located in Charlotte, Gastonia, and Concord.
VITA Latino is supported by corporate sponsors such as Bank of America, the National Association of Latino Community Active Builders (NALCAB), as well as 23 community partners who, in addition to lending their space for clients to meet with certified volunteers, also assisted with marketing, increasing the reach of the program and its offerings.
In 2024, more than 70 volunteers were trained for the VITA Latino program and collectively contributed hundreds of hours of free tax preparation services.
How to make an appointment
For the 2025 tax season, the VITA LATINO program will be offering services at different locations exclusively for the Latino community living in the Charlotte area.
In order to be served at one of the sites between February 3 and April 15, an appointment must be made at the VITA Latino site.
Note: One appointment will be given per person, if you declare as married you only need one appointment.
If you have a question or concern, you can contact Darcia@commonwealthcharlotte.org or Yrodriguez@commonwealthcharlotte.org
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Requirements to be a VITA client
- Income less than $67,000 per year
- Social Security Number or W-7 (ITIN)
- Current photo identification
You can find the complete list of documents that must be presented at the appointment at VITA Latino Get Ready or IRS Spanish site
Places and dates in February
Saturday February 8: Pascuales Farm, 11237 Plaza Rd. Extension, Charlotte, NC 28215 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday February 10: Pascuales Farm, 11237 Plaza Rd. Extension, Charlotte, NC 28215 – 4.00:8 pm – 00:XNUMX pm
Wednesday 12 of February: Harris YMCA, 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 15: Steele Creek Presbyterian at Pleasant Hill, 15000 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Monday February 17: UNC Charlotte Beta Alpha Psi, Cone Building, Room 210, 9095 University Road, Charlotte, NC 28223 – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 19 of February: Charlotte Billingual Preschool, 6300 Highland Ave, Concord, NC 28025 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday February 22: Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 5535 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Monday February 24: Pascuales Farm, 11237 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte, NC 28215 – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 26 of February: Pascuales Farm, 11237 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte, NC 28215 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
To see more details about each event, maps and to make an appointment, you can visit the calendar at VITA Latino site
Events in English
For English-speaking taxpayers, through Free Tax Prep CLT, which is a program organized with volunteers from the Community Link organization.
You can view English tax preparation event locations, schedules, and other details at the Community Link site
If you live in the Raleigh area
In the Raleigh area, free VITA tax preparation assistance is offered through the Center for Hispanic Families and the NC Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Where: 2013 North Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604 (near I-440 Yonkers Rd exit).
Dates: Saturdays from February 1 to April 12, 2025.
Services: In-Person Tax Preparation Only
Appointments available: between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm
To book an appointment: You can make an appointment at the North Carolina Taxpayer Assistance Center or you can call 919-286-1822 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12.00:1 pm or 00:3 pm to 00:XNUMX pm (ask for the Hispanic Center in Raleigh site).
Additional Information
- Book two appointments for several years of tax settlement , with a separate time (eg. 9:00 am and 10:00 am).
- To multiple family members , book two appointments at the same time.
- To first time, complicated settlements, or if you have a lot of questions, Please book before 11:30 am
- For assistance in scheduling after trying to contact the reservation center: email HispanicFamilyCenterVITA@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and availability (days and times).
For further information You can visit the organization's website Reinvestment Partners/Center for Hispanic Families-VITA.
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