💰 Get Your Taxes Done for FREE in 2026

Tax season is here, and free help is available if you qualify.

🧾 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Community Partnership of the Ozarks is offering FREE tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

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✅ Step 1: See if You Qualify

You may qualify if:

• Your household income is $67,000 or less

• You do not have rental property, farm income, or cryptocurrency trading

• You do not have bankruptcy or self-employment losses

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📅 Step 2: Schedule an Appointment

You can schedule your VITA appointment online:

🔗 Schedule Here:
https://vita417.as.me/schedule/3ce183ec

You may also call or text 417-720-2000 to find a convenient time and location. (Please note: call volumes may be high.)

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📂 Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

Bring the following to your appointment:

• All W-2 and 1099 forms

• Valid photo ID for each taxpayer

• Social Security cards for all taxpayers and dependents

• Routing and account number for direct deposit

• 1098-T (for college students)

• 1095-A (if you had Marketplace/ACA coverage)

• Landlord’s name, address, and phone number (if applying for rent rebate)

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⏰ Step 4: Arrive Prepared

Arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for document review and check-in.

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🌎 Additional Free Tax Help Resources

If VITA scheduling is full or you are outside the local area, the IRS and AARP also provide free tax preparation assistance:

IRS Free Tax Preparation (VITA & TCE Programs)

Learn more:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers

Find a location near you:
https://freetaxassistance.for.irs.gov/s/sitelocator

AARP Tax-Aide

Find a location:
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/

These programs provide trained volunteers to help eligible taxpayers file accurate returns at no cost.

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Take advantage of these free resources to file accurately, maximize eligible credits, and avoid unnecessary preparation fees.