Volunteer income tax assistance program

Scheduling will begin January 20th

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Scheduling will begin January 20th *

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is a partnership with the United Way of Greater Stark County.

The VITA program is free, confidential tax preparation for individuals and families earning $69,000 or less.

Scheduling for VITA will begin on January 20th, 2026. There are three ways to schedule:

  1. Call the United Way Stark Call Center at 330-994-8482.

  2. Schedule online here.

  3. If you cannot get through to the Stark Call Center or access the online scheduler, call the United Way of Tuscarawas County office at 330-343-7772.

More details:

Prior to your appointment, you may pick up an envelope and paperwork (this is optional! You can also complete this paperwork at your appointment time) at the United Way of Tuscarawas County building at 1458 5th Street NW in New Philadelphia.. Envelopes will be available at the front desk starting January 20th.

Your appointment will take place at the DoverPhila Federal Credit Union Administrative Building* located at 119 Fillmore Avenue in Dover (behind the bank). A greeter will be able to assist with the completion of paperwork.

*There will be one day for Newcomerstown drop-off on Wednesday, March 18th.

Once your tax preparer has completed your taxes, you’ll be able to pick up your envelope at the United Way of Tuscarawas County building at 1458 5th Street NW in New Philadelphia.

If you have any questions, please call the United Way of Tuscarawas County at 330-343-7772.

Eligibility:

Your household income MUST be $69,000/year or less (all filing statuses).

  • NO rental or farm income

  • NO cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)

  • MUST be a U.S. citizen

  • Cannot be in the ACTIVE military

  • SELF EMPLOYMENT - Cannot have itemized expenses ABOVE $5,000

what to bring:

  • Proof of identification - Picture ID for all adults on the return

  • Social Security Cards for you, your spouse, & dependents

  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (if applicable)

  • Birth dates for you, your spouse, & dependents

  • Wage & earning statement(s) from ALL employers (For W-2 & 1099)

  • Interest and dividend statement(s) from all banks (Form 1099)

  • A copy of last year's federal & state returns (if available)

  • A blank check or other proof of bank account information for direct deposit

  • Total paid for daycare provider & provider's Social Security Number or business Employer Identification Number

  • OPTIONAL: Click HERE to PRINT out your intake form ahead of time.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT