Volunteers make taxing chore less unpleasant

Life Transforming Ministries offering needy free help with IRS returns It’s that time again: Free tax preparation is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville. Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate- income households throughout Chester County...

Volunteers sought for tax-assistance training

Free program will result in certification by IRS Life Transforming Ministries will be hosting free training for those who are interested in becoming certified by the IRS to prepare free tax returns throughout Chester County in the 2014 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Most roles do not require previous experience and include greeter, tax preparer, quality reviewer, interpreter...

Tax preparation that is free of stress, fees

Faith-based collaboration will provide IRS-certified volunteers The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is being run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville and will be available to Kennett area residents. Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville. Modeled...

Volunteers sought for free tax-help program

Training offered to assist low-income earners with IRS returns VITA volunteers assist moderate- to low-income households with free tax assistance. Each year since 2004, low- and moderate-income households have received help from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership-driven initiative of Life Transforming Ministries, which is currently seeking volunteers. To ensure that...