Franklin & Marshall College

What is V.I.T.A.?

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS program designed to help low and moderate-income taxpayers complete their annual tax returns at no cost and take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Every year, beginning in December and continuing until mid-January, certified student volunteers receive training from the IRS to help prepare basic tax returns.

The F&M VITA site partners with United Way of Lancaster County which coordinates with other VITA sites throughout the County with the help of the Lancaster County Money In Your Pocket Coalition.

Become an F&M Student V.IT.A. Volunteer

F&M student volunteers receive training by the IRS starting in December. Students who volunteer must commit to a few hours each week between December - April.

To learn more about how you can become a student VITA tax preparer, please contact: '15, the Ware intern coordinating the student VITA training program for 2011 & 2012.  Please contact Elana if you are interested in training to becoming an F&M student VITA assistant for the 2011 tax season. VITA is supported by United Way of Lancaster Co.

How can I request an appointment to have my taxes done?

Beginning in mid-January, local taxpayers make appointments for VITA through United Way LINC (717-291-4562), a community service that provides free information and referrals to all Lancaster County VITA sites. The F&M VITA site is part of the Lancaster County Money In Your Pocket Coalition. To learn more, visit the coalition's Facebook page, which promotes and administers the Lancaster County VITA program.