MoCo Government

Montgomery County Offers Free Tax Prep for Residents Earning $67,000 or Less

Montgomery County residents with a household income of $67,000 or less can receive free tax preparation services through the Community Action Agency’s VITA program, available virtually and in-person at locations in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton through April 10. VITA helps residents maximize refunds by claiming tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit, and also assists with ITIN applications on Wednesdays; appointments can be scheduled by calling 240-777-1123 or visiting the CASHBACK website.

Per the news release: “Montgomery County residents with combined household incomes of $67,000 or less can receive free tax preparation services through the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Virtual and in-person appointments are available now through April 10. In-person appointments are offered at several locations, including the Community Action Agency in Rockville, Casey Community Center in Gaithersburg and WorkSource Montgomery in Wheaton. All VITA programs serve residents filing with an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and Community Action’s VITA program assists with ITIN applications on Wednesdays.

VITA helps connect residents with valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit, potentially boosting your refund by thousands of dollars. To schedule an appointment, call 240-777-1123 or visit the CASHBACK website. Don’t wait—appointments fill up quickly. Download the VITA Partnership flyer, available in English, Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, to learn more about all VITA locations in the County.”