CRESTVIEW — The United Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties needs Volunteer Income Tax Assistance partners.
VITA, an IRS community initiative led by the United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, offers free tax preparation for people with low to moderate income.
The United Way seeks volunteers to work in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach. You can be a greeter or help prepare and file tax returns.
"As a VITA volunteer, you will receive IRS training and certification, expand your knowledge of federal tax return procedures, add a new skill to your resume, serve local citizens, and help stimulate the local economy," a United Way spokesperson said.
Community VITA programs in Florida have aided working families in receiving more than $14 million from the Child Tax Credit, providing taxpayers a much needed financial boost to better support their children, according to a media release.
"A program such as VITA not only helps individuals and families in our community, but it also helps our local economy by helping residents retain funds to save and spend locally," the spokesperson said.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Volunteer tax assistance sought in Crestview