{"id":355,"date":"2022-11-22T21:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T21:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:49:49","slug":"free-tax-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mthtwv.com\/mcs\/free-tax-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Tax Service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What Is Free Tax Service?<\/h3>\n

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit that provides millions of dollars in assistance to working individuals and families in West Virginia. MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. oversees two of the seven regional coalitions. The EITC is for working families and individuals with low and moderate incomes. It can help reduce tax burdens, boost income and help people move to financial independence.<\/p>\n

We coordinate and offer VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) services, as well as provide financial education and information on EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit). Outreach activities include the dissemination of educational and promotional materials, a media campaign and tax assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Who Is Eligible?<\/h3>\n

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people with low to moderate incomes, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Can I Get My Taxes Completed For Free?<\/h3>\n

For more information about our services or if you are interested in becoming a Coalition member or VITA volunteer, please contact the the appropriate Coalition Manager for your county.<\/p>\n

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Kate Didden<\/h3>\n

Coalition SErvices Manager<\/h5>\n

Eastern Panhandle EITC Coalition<\/h4>\n

For Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton counties, contact us at 304-262-1584.<\/p>\n

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Coalition SErvices Manager<\/h5>\n

Southern WV EITC COALITION<\/h4>\n

For Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming counties, contact 304-682-8271 Ext 129.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FIND YOUR SITE<\/h3>\n

Click on the map below for information on a Free Tax Preparation Site Near You<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WHAT TO BRING<\/h2>\n

VITA TAX PREPARATION<\/h4>\n

Please read this checklist and bring the paperwork that applies to you \u2013 starred items are required for everyone.<\/p>\n