Whether you are an Athens local or a resident of Georgia elsewhere, UGA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is here to serve you by filing your tax return for free.
Since 2006, the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences has collaborated with the Internal Revenue Service to provide the VITA program to the Athens community. The program has evolved, partnering with UGA Cooperative Extension offices throughout the state to expand free tax filing services to communities throughout Georgia.
Appointment Reminders:
- Bring a physical Social Security Card or ITIN for yourself, your spouse and any dependents (original cards, please!)
- If you are filing a joint return, both spouses must be present the entire time
- If you have questions, need to cancel/reschedule, or have trouble finding us, call us at (706)-592-8237
How We Serve
VITA In-Person
Let UGA Prepare Your Taxes With You!
VITA In-Person is the traditional service where we prepare your taxes with you, walking you through your return.
Book your In-Person Tax Appointment Below!
Click here to book an appointment at the Schwab Financial Planning Center
Appointments for both In-Person and Self-Assist are located at the Charles Schwab Financial Planning Center:
407 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA 30602
If you have questions, call or text (706)-592-8237
VITA Self-Assist
Prepare Your Own Taxes for FREE!
VITA "Self-Assist" is a new service starting Tax Year 2025 where you can use free tax software provided by the VITA program to prepare your own taxes.
Book Your VITA Self-Assist Appointment with the Link Below!
https://outlook.office.com/book/VITA2026@groups.uga.edu/s/MOn1AMKLkk-i3MoBpI3xwA2?ismsaljsauthenabled
This service is more independent than a traditional In-Person appointment, but certified preparers will be in the room with you to answer any questions.
VITA Virtual
If you live elsewhere in Georgia, we’ll meet with you virtually to complete your tax return. You’ll simply go to your county’s UGA Extension office to provide the required tax documents. Your county agent will then send your documents via encrypted TaxSlayer Pro upload to student volunteers on UGA’s campus. Students will prepare your tax return in preparation for your virtual meeting to review and file your tax return.
Athens Area Partners
Hancock Community Development
300 Henderson Extension, Athens, GA, 30606
Closed for Appointment and Walk-in filing for the 2025 tax season. More information here:
East Athens Development Corporation
410 McKinley Dr #101, Athens, GA 30601
Closed for Appointments for the 2025 tax season:
Call 706-204-9354 or email eadcvita@gmail.com