VITA Free Tax Program

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program provides FREE Federal, State, and Local tax preparation and filing by Certified IRS Tax Preparers for individuals and families in our area.

January 27th - April 5th, 2025

You can book your appointment online now or call (570) 416-2704 and leave a voicemail, and a VITA volunteer will return your call as soon as possible. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.

We now have 3 different, site locations: Bloomsburg, Danville, and Shamokin.

Appointment dates and times vary based on location. Both in-person and drop-off appointments are available at the Columbia and Northumberland sites. Only Drop-off appointments are available at the Montour (Danville) Site.

If you are wishing to make an appointment with the Berwick Area United Way, please call (570) 759-8203.

Important Information

    • In-person and drop-off appointments will be available starting January 27th, 2025. No walk-in appointments are available.

    • Availability does vary based on location.

    • Appointments must be scheduled in advance online or by calling the phone numbers below:

    • If you would prefer to schedule your appointment via phone, please call (570) 416-2704. Leave a message with your name and contact information. A volunteer will call you back to schedule your appointment. Please allow 24-48 hours for the return call.

    • In-person appointments will take approximately one hour.

    • Drop-off appointments will take approximately 15 minutes. Your tax documents will be scanned and then returned to you. Please allow two weeks for processing.

  • Columbia County
    Susquehanna Valley United Way
    The HUB, Mulberry Mills Complex
    160 W. 6th Street
    Bloomsburg, PA 17815

    Parking is available in the back parking lot and along the street. Enter through the “Community Service” doors. Both in-person and drop-off appointments are available.

    Montour County
    Thomas Beaver Free Library
    317 Ferry Street
    Danville, PA 17821

    Parking is available onsite in the main parking lot. Drop-off appointments only.

    Northumberland County
    Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO)
    2 E. Arch Street
    Shamokin, PA 17872

    Street parking is available. Both in-person and drop-off appointments are available.

  • Bloomsburg Site
    (Mulberry Mills, 160 W. 6th Street)
    Mondays: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesdays: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Fridays: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    In-person and drop-off Appointments are available.

    Danville Site
    (Thomas Beaver Free Library, 317 Ferry Street)
    Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Drop-off Appointments Only.

    Shamokin Site
    (CSO, 2 E. Arch Street)
    Weekdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    In-person and drop-off Appointments are available.

    1. Photo ID and Social Security card (for you, your spouse, and any dependents you plan to claim on your taxes)

    2. Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit (can be found on a check)

    3. Form W-2, W-2G, and 1099-MISC from all employers

    4. All Interest and dividend statements (Form 1099-R)

    5. Social Security Benefit Statement, if applicable (Form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S)

    6. Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, if applicable (Form 1095-A)

    7. Daycare expenses with the provider’s EIN and amount paid, if applicable

    8. Any other relevant tax documents and information

    9. You can also bring a copy of last year’s tax return, but it is not necessary for us to complete your 2021 Federal, State, and Local returns.

  • Have your identification cards and all of your tax documents with you, and be prepared to fill out the standard VITA intake form.

    We will follow any state-mandated social distance protocols, should they be issued during the program to ensure the safety of clients and our staff.

Questions?

Please email our VITA Program Coordinator at VITA@svuw.org and allow up to 48 hours for a reply.