Arkansas Asset Builders will be running their VITA (Volunteer Tax Income Assistance) program again this year!
Need help filing your taxes? Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged!
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Arkansas Asset Builders is a partner in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Our free tax preparation services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers and are available to qualifying individuals and families with:
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For more information or to book your appointment online: visit https://arkansasassetbuilders.org/services/vita/, call 501-503-2123, or email taxes@arkansasassetbuilders.org
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If you are not able to meet us in Conway, there are remote tax assistance options available at GetYourRefund.org. You can also prepare your own tax return online (with help from certified volunteers) at MyFreeTaxes.com. These options are available to taxpayers anywhere across the country who meet the income requirements of the VITA program.
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Make sure to gather all of the following documents that apply to your tax situation and bring them with you to your appointment. If documents are missing, we will not complete your tax return. For joint returns, taxpayer and spouse must both be present to confirm ID and sign the completed return.
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Photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse, if filing jointly)
Social Security cards (or ITIN letters) and birth dates for everyone on your tax return
Checking, savings, or prepaid card account and routing numbers for direct deposit
Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC) from all income sources
Form 1099-G for any unemployment compensation received
Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax ID number
Interest, dividend, or sales transaction statements from banks or investments (Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-DIV, Form 1099-B)
Information about any other income or expenses to be included in your tax return, such as self-employment or higher education
Form 1095-A Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, if you purchased insurance through HealthCare.gov
A copy of your prior year tax return, if available
Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state for prior year returns, if applicable
Certain complex tax situations are outside the scope of the VITA program. See the IRS website or our poster at the library for more info. For example, we cannot prepare tax returns with farm income, rental property, or self-employment involving inventory or claiming a home office deduction.
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Please be advised that the site operating hours, volunteer availability, and services offered are limited. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
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