Teton Valley VITA

Teton Valley VITA is a VITA program partner staffed by IRS-certified volunteers. The program offers full E-filing of federal and state returns. This is the third year of operation for Teton Valley Vita. Prior to 2019, tax assistance was offered by the VITA affiliate in Jackson, WY. Many of the volunteers with Teton Valley Vita have five or more years of tax preparation experience.

About VITA

The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which has operated for over 50 years, offers free basic tax return preparation to eligible individuals, including those who:

• Earn moderate income or less; or
• Are disabled; or
• Do not speak English well; or
• Are a senior citizen.

VITA is reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA/TCE 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/TCE site prior to filing.

(adapted from Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers)