Free tax preparation
Macomb County Veterans Services is an IRS VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) partner, a 50-year-old federal tax preparation assistance program that provides support to low-income families, persons with disabilities, ITINS, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. To be eligible for this service, your annual family income must be below $63,000 a year. This program provides tax support to all Michigan residents.
The program is open during the regular tax season from January 27, 2024 - April 15, 2024. There are 3 ways to receive tax preparations:
- By appointment at 8 locations (Fill up quickly)
- Drop off
- Walk ins
View or print our flyer for site locations and what to bring. Appointments can be scheduled online or call 586-463-2537.
We also offer extended tax services from April 16, 2024 - September 30, 2024 by appointment only.
Before going to a VITA site, see Publication 3676-B for services provided and check out what to bring to ensure you have all the required documents and information volunteers will need to help you.
Volunteers still needed:
It's not too late! Individuals wishing to volunteer through this initiative are asked to have the following abilities/qualities:
- Basic computer skills and familiar with adobe acrobat
- Basic knowledge of filing personal income taxes
- Friendly and personable
- No felony arrest or convictions
- Current driver’s license or state identification card
- Can commit to one 4-6 hour shift per week
The 12-week program will run from January 27 to April 15, 2024, operating out of 8 locations across the County, with the main hub at the VerKuilen Building 21885 Dunham Road Clinton Township, MI 48036. Day shifts, 6 days a week are available.
The following training will be provided:
- Basic federal tax law training
- Advanced federal tax law training
- State law training
- Standards of conduct and ethics
Please call the program director at 586-469-6507 if you are interested in volunteering.