Schedule a time to drop off your taxes

** There are no more drop off appointments available for tax season 2024 **

During tax season, IRS-trained volunteers may be able to assist you with preparing and e-filing your basic federal and Virginia state returns free of charge through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program if your annual household income is less than $64,000.

Cville Tax Aid coalition member organizations use IRS-approved software to help taxpayers input and e-file basic tax returns that fall within the scope of service for our tax sites. VITA preparers are not accountants or tax professionals, and are not able to provide specific tax advice. For complex or unusual returns please consult a tax professional. 

Eligible taxpayers can schedule a time to drop off their tax materials for preparation at the locations below. When you drop off your taxes, a volunteer will complete an intake form to make sure all necessary materials are present. Please allow 30 minutes to complete the drop-off intake. Turnaround time is generally three business days.

Questions? Call (434) 297-9762.

Madison House

Appointments available February 5 - April 12
Wednesdays between 10am and 4pm

  • Madison House
    170 Rugby Road, Charlottesville 22903

To make an appointment to drop off your tax materials, click the online scheduler button below or call (434) 297-9762.

Valley Vita Locations

Appointments available February 6 - April 11
Weekdays and some weekend hours

Click here for more information about Valley Vita services and locations. To make an appointment to drop off your tax materials, click the online scheduler button below or call 540-885-1229 x1.


→ Please read the FAQs below to prepare for your Drop-Off appointment:

  • To be eligible, your household income must be less than $64,000 and your tax return cannot include:

    • Itemized deductions requiring a Schedule A

    • Self-employment income over $5,000 or requiring a Schedule C

    • Tip income

    • Rental income

    • Farm income

    • Military income

    • Adoption credits

    • Foreign income

    • Complicated or Advanced Schedule D (Capital Gains and Losses)

    • Securities Transactions (Form 1099-B)

    • State returns other than VA

    NOTE: If you earn more than $64,000 annually, you may be eligible to file your own taxes online at My Free Taxes.

  • • A completed VITA Intake Form (Please arrive 10 minutes early to your appointment if you plan to fill out this form on site.)

    • Government issued photo ID for taxpayer and spouse (if filing jointly both must be present)

    • Valid Social Security or ITIN cards and birthdates for anyone on the return

    • All wage and income statements for filing year (W-2s, 1099s, etc.)

    • Proof of child care expenses paid, including: provider's name, address and federal ID number

    • Form 1095-A if you obtained insurance through The Marketplace

    • All other supporting documents (Tuition Statements, Student Loan Interest, Interest Income, Social Security Statements, etc...)

    • Voided check or routing and account number for direct deposit of refunds