Tennessee Alliance for Financial Independence

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Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, households with incomes of $49,000 or less in 2009 qualified for FREE Income Tax assistance. These VITA sites across the state helped families claim thousands in Earned Income Tax and other credits. Additionally, tax filers learn about other community resources that may assist them with credit counseling, job hunt, avoiding foreclosure and creating a financial plan.

TAFI coordinates with 11 financial stability coalitions across the state providing funding, technical assistance, and resources for the VITA program. In 2009, TAFI was awarded the 3rd highest IRS VITA grant and in 2010, the 13th highest. TAFI VITA services extend to 48 counties in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Alliance for Financial Independence works with its partners to create presentations on avoiding predatory lending and promotion of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs. We also have links to our partner websites that has resources on additional ways to Earn it. Keep it. Save it.

Check out our resource section or www.mymoneytn.org for additional resources.