Tennessee Alliance for Financial Independence

EARN IT. KEEP IT. SAVE IT.

EARN IT! Did your family earn less than $49,000 last year? If so, you qualify for FREE tax preparation and possibly the Earned Income Tax Credit. Our free tax preparation sites, staffed by IRS certified volunteers, ensure that you claim all your eligible benefits.

KEEP IT! The Earned Income Tax Credit can be as much as $5,600 for some families. Using a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Site can save you hundreds of dollars in tax prep fees and Rapid Anticipation Loans!

SAVE IT! Get your refund fast! With some type of direct deposit, either through a bank or special debit card, you can expect any refund within 7-10 days. New this tax season is opportunity to purchase US Saving Bonds. Whether its long term savings with US Savings Bonds or an accessible savings account, putting some of your refund into a savings plan can help you avoid or lesson an unexpected financial crisis.

CALL US! Simply dial 2-1-1 on your phone to be referred to the nearest free tax preparation site. This program is supported by local nonprofit organizations across Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Can't visit a VITA site in your area? Click here after January 16, 2010, to complete and file your return online from your computer. You must have a printer installed.