The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free, professional tax return services to qualifying individuals and families in Bay County who need them most.
Available to households in the ALICE population or below, as well as senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and retired veterans, VITA helps ensure eligible residents receive the refunds and credits they’ve earned without the burden of filing fees.
Professionally trained volunteers make the process easy, accurate, and secure by providing peace of mind during tax season.
This program is partnered with
This program is funded in part by
Enrollment Begins
Jan 20, 2026
Enrollment Ends
Apr 15, 2026
This Program is intended for
Who Benefits from this Program
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how united way supports this Program
Our United Way team coordinates this program each season, recruiting and training volunteer tax preparers to assist qualified residents in Bay County. Our program also benefits our local economy – bringing tax returns back to our residents so that our community can flourish.
If you would like to be a part of this team, please apply to join our tax preparation team.
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