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Tax Preparation Assistance | VITA - Community Services League

10725 US-24 Hwy, Independence, MO 64054

Eligibility

Income less than $64,000 in 2025 OR Special Population (Limited English Proficiency, People with disabilities, 60+), all adults on return must be present to sign, no Schedules E, or F (rental/royalty income, farm income) and no business, estate, trust or foreign returns.

Required documents

Photo ID for all taxpayers on the form, SS cards for each family member or Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers (ITINs), Income documentation for all jobs worked & other income in 2025 (W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, etc) and Health Insurance form 1095/1095-A from employer/insurance company/government, child care provider name/address/tax ID, College tuition/Student loan interest/Mortgage interest/Property taxes/Charitable contributions documentation, copy of last year's return if available. For MO Property Tax Credit: must have MO form 5674 signed by landlord or letter on letterhead from landlord with the same info. -If senior or disabled - bring paid property tax or rent documentation -If you have a bank account, bring a voided check for automatic deposit of refund

Hours

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-3pm and one Saturday per month 10am-2pm

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Languages

Spanish at some sites, language interpretation and ASL available with a few days notice.

Application process

Make appointment online or by calling 2-1-1 or 816-474-5112 to schedule; appointments may be made by 211 on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm until slots are filled for the next two weeks. Intake-only appointments last 30 minutes. COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATORS: Use scheduling website to make appointments. This site does virtual intake appointments only and rent rebate assistance is not available at this site.

Fees

None

Service area

Kansas and Missouri

Free federal and state tax preparation and electronic filing for individuals by trained tax preparers.

Last Assured

01/22/2024

Providing organization

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $69,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

Tax Preparation Assistance | VITA - Community Services League