Free Income Tax Prep Sites Return To Fairfax County In 2020

KINGSTOWNE, VA — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is back in 2020, offering free preparation of income tax returns for individuals and families meeting income requirements.

Individuals and families who earned $56,000 or less in 2019 can utilize this free service. Volunteers trained and certified by the IRS are on hand to help you get your maximum tax refund and determine if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The service covers federal and state tax returns.

There are 15 sites in Northern Virginia, including nine in Fairfax County and one in the City of Falls Church. Sites are open through April, but dates will vary by location.

Individuals or families must bring the following documents for the free tax preparation service:

• Photo ID (for you and your spouse if filing jointly)
• Social Security cards or Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN) for everyone in the family
• All income statements (W-2, W-P, W-2G & 1099, etc)
• All income statements for a dependent with employment (W-2, etc)
• Voided check for direct deposit
• Expense documents: dependent care, education-related expenses, home mortgage interest payments
• Proof of health insurance coverage (form 1095A, insurance card, Medicare or Medicaid card)

Below are the Fairfax County and City of Falls Church locations and times for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Check the VITA website for closings related to weather or volunteer availability.

Kingstowne Library: 6500 Landsdowne Centre Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 25 to April 11

South County Government Center: 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 25 to April 15
The South County Center location offers a facilitated self assistance, allowing you to prepare the tax return on your own with volunteers available for assistance.

FFX SkillSource Center – Annandale: 7611 Little River Turnpike #330, Annandale, VA 22003
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 28 to April 14

Chantilly Regional Library: 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Thursdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jan. 30 to April 11

Homestretch: 303 S Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 1 to April 11

James Lee Community Center: 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Feb. 1 to April 11

Neighborhood Resource Center: 1086 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Thursdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Jan. 30 to April 11 (closed Feb. 15).

Lorton Community Action Center Education Center: 9504 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Feb. 3-April 15 (closed Feb. 18)
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 8 and March 28

Virginia Career Works – Fairfax Reston Center: 11484 Washington Plaza W #110, Reston, VA 20190
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Jan. 25 to April 14

Richard Byrd Library: 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 1 to April 11