Tax Assistance

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

VITA is an Orange County NC Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC 55+) volunteer program that provides FREE federal and NC state income tax preparation to eligible individuals with low-to-moderate income, regardless of age or county of residence. 

Our 2022 Tax Season has ended but you can still get assistance through the resources listed below.  

Where’s My Tax Refund?

If your return was electronically filed and you provided bank account information for a direct deposit, you will usually receive your refund within 21 days.  You can check on the status of your refund at  www.irs.gov/refunds or by downloading the  IRS2Go app.  For NC state income tax refunds, visit  www.ncdor.gov/refund.  

Need to File a Tax Return?

GetYourRefund by Code for America: File full returns for 2020, 2021 and 2022 tax years to receive stimulus payments and all benefits including child care and earned income tax credits - Visit  GetYourRefund.org/Hotline to get started. For technical help, call the Hotline at 919-589-4599 available in English and Spanish; 9 am - 5 pm; M - F.

MyFreeTaxes by United Way: MyFreeTaxes allows people to file their 2022 taxes for FREE, and it’s brought to you by United Way. Help available in English and Spanish. You can prepare your return via  MyFreeTaxes.com. 

Questions?  

Contact Jeanne Chamberlin at  jchamberlin@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-4240.