We have a new phone number! 903-823-3470
We have a new phone number! 903-823-3470
The Literacy Council is proud to partner with the Internal Revenue Service to serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Texarkana for the fourth year.
Last year, our organization successfully processed nearly 300 returns for eligible residents in the Texarkana area, and our team plans to serve many more this tax season.
Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and continuing throughout Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the VITA program will provide free tax assistance to individuals who meet any ONE of the following qualifications:
- Age 60 and older
- Household income of $67,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
Debbie Watson (right) serves as the Site Supervisor for the Literacy Council's VITA program.
Appointments for 2024 returns are now open!
To ensure a smooth tax preparation process, participants should bring the following documents to their appointment:
- Photo identification for taxpayer and spouse, if applicable
*For a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Social Security cards or ITINs for all individuals on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC)
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- A copy of last year's federal and state returns, if available
- Bank account information for direct deposit
- Additional documents related to income, expenses, and health insurance
- Personal Identification Number (PIN), if applicable
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