Habersham County Extension Offers Tax Assistance

Do you need help maximizing your refund?

Tax season will soon be upon us, and Habersham County Extension is here to help.

Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, IRS-certified preparers can prepare your federal and state tax returns, free of charge.

VITA is designed to assist qualified taxpayers and to ensure that seniors, limited income families, and others receive every available benefit.

The process consists of two appointments. In the first, you will meet with the tax preparer and give them all the documentation and information they need to prepare your return. About a week later, you will return for your second appointment, in which you will review, sign, and file your return.

Appointments will begin Feb. 1.

You can schedule your appointments starting Jan. 2 by calling (706) 677-6230 or emailing susie.burton@uga.edu.

There are limits on which kinds of returns we can prepare, so please be sure to call ahead of time.

Questions can be directed to susie.burton@uga.edu.