Central AZ VITA Network

12/20/2025

Thinking about what it takes to help people get their tax refunds? Take a look at this 7-minute video.

10/09/2025

Steve Ballmer (former Microsoft CEO) of USAFacts presents the most concise, yet excellent overview of the US tax system in this 16-minute video:

The US federal government collected $4.9 trillion in revenue in 2024 -- 99% of it from taxes. 49% came from federal income tax and 35% came from payroll taxe...

09/28/2025

Be sure to get your tax refund next year!

09/26/2025

You can find free or low-cost checking accounts at Bank On, a group of commercial banks offering their lowest cost accounts: https://joinbankon.org/

IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law.

12/03/2024

Are you interested in volunteering with VITA but can't attend the live training? Here are videos that can help you get certified to volunteer at any VITA site:

Here are all the training videos you can use to get IRS-certified to volunteer at a VITA site.

04/17/2024

Looking for your tax refund?

Tax Tip 2024-35: Debunking common myths about federal tax refunds Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent this bulletin at 04/17/2024 09:59 AM EDT IRS Tax Tips April 17, 2024 Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Con...

04/16/2024

Besides the reasons below -- protect your identity and stop someone from filing a false return using your ID!

Tax Tip 2024-34: Filing a federal tax return even if it’s not required could put money in taxpayers’ pockets Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent this bulletin at 04/16/2024 10:00 AM EDT IRS Tax Tips April 16, 2024 Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News R...

04/05/2024

Even if you can't file by April 15, be sure to file an extension. Late filing penalties are the worst!

Need more time to file your tax return? You can e-file for an extension using Free File. When requesting your extension, you must estimate your tax liability and pay any amount due. Paying by the April 15 deadline will help you avoid interest and penalties on the unpaid balance.

Learn how at www.irs.gov/extensions

03/28/2024

COVID Recovery Rebate Credits may still be available for those in foster care during 2020 or 2021. Follow the link for more information and a sign-up form.

We provide free income tax prep for those with income below $68,000, seniors, disabled, and more.

03/28/2024

Easy way to check the status of your refund!

Tax Tip 2024-23:Where’s My Refund tool makes it easy to track the status of a federal tax return Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent this bulletin at 03/28/2024 10:39 AM EDT IRS Tax Tips March 28, 2024 Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - ...

03/07/2024

Russ Wiles, the financial editor of the AZ Republic wrote a great article on VITA:

Nearly a third of Arizonans are eligible for direct filing to the IRS and there are lots of free options, but people don't use them.

03/07/2024

IR-2024-66: IRS continues special Saturday hours on March 16 for face-to-face help at 70 Taxpayer Assistance Centers Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent this bulletin at 03/07/2024 10:35 AM EST News Essentials The Newsroom Topics IRS Resources Issue Number: IR-2024-66 Inside This Issue IRS continues...