Schedule an in-person appointment

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 $67,000.

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. 

To see if you are eligible for our tax preparation services, please complete this screening tool.

Questions? Call (434) 297-9762 or click the button below to schedule an appointment online.

Service Sites

Dairy Market

946 Grady Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Appointments available February 3 - April 15
Monday - Friday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday | 10:30am - 12:30pm


Madison House

170 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Appointments available February 3 - April 15
Monday & Wednesday | 10am - 4:30pm
Friday | 12pm - 4:30pm
Saturday | 10am - 2pm

Bilingual services available

TJPDC Water street Center

407 E Water Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Appointments available February 3 - April 10
Monday - Thursday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

University Baptist church

1223 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Appointments available February 17 - April 8
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday | 10:30am - 12:30pm

UVA Hospital

1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Appointments available January 31 - February 15
Monday - Friday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday | 10am - 1pm

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

  • To be eligible for an in-person appointment, your household income must be less than $67,000 and your tax return cannot include:

    • Itemized deductions requiring a Schedule A

    • 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

    Individuals not eligible for in-person services may file their own taxes online. Contact us to receive access to free tax preparation online.

  • • 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 cards or ITIN letters, plus 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 numbers for direct deposit of refunds

    • Identity Protection PIN number (IP PIN), if you previously have been assigned one by the IRS