Tax Clinic

If you are a Virginia resident with an annual household income of less than $69,000, or you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), our tax clinic can make sure your taxes are done correctly, have applied all tax credits for which you are eligible, and submit them electronically.

Tax Clinic Protocol Updates

To ensure the health of our clients and volunteers, we are adding in a few safety precautions:

  • All tax returns will be filed virtually or using our intake service. Filing virtually is convenient and fast from the comfort of your home. Virtual filing will be available February 10-April 10, 2025.
  • Alternatively, our intake service allows you to drop off all necessary documents and return for a short appointment within 5 business days.
  • We ask for your patience as we strive to assist every client quickly, accurately, and safely.

You will need the following information to file

  • Valid picture ID (taxpayer and spouse) – must not be expired!
  • For married filing jointly, both spouses must be present to sign all documentation
  • Social Security CARDS for the taxpayer, spouse, and all dependents that will be listed on the tax return—we cannot prepare tax returns without social security cards
  • Bank routing number and bank account number for direct deposit—preferably from a check or bank statement to be certain that your numbers are correct
  • All W-2s for the year 2025 are required at the time of your appointment. (note: 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms are not the same as a W-2 Form—refer to the corners of your forms)
  • Unemployment Compensation statement (Form 1099-G)
  • Social Security/ Disability statements (Form SSA 1099)
  • Bank interest forms (Form 1099-INT)
  • Total paid to child care provider(s) and provider’s Tax ID Number
  • Form 1095-A, if applicable
  • IRS issued Personal Identification Numbers – IPPINs (if applicable)

Qualification Information

  1. Your total income must be less than $69,000 to qualify for TAP Tax Clinic services. If your income is more than $68,999 TAP cannot file your tax return. However, you may file online for free at myfreetaxes.com.
  2. TAP does not prepare tax returns with the following:
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • 1099-DIV — dividends and other distributions
  • Self-Employment/ Business income
  • 1099-MISC or the new 1099-NEC
  • Some 1099-R forms are beyond our scope of certification
  • Itemizing requests (home mortgage interest, contributions, etc.)
  • Stocks and Bonds; Cash-out; 1099-DIV
  • Other forms that are beyond TAP’s areas of focus and certification level (please call for clarification if you have forms that you are not familiar with)

File Your Taxes Online for Free

File your taxes fast with the TAP Tax Clinic’s free virtual filing option.

  1. Virtual filing is fast, easy, and free:
    Taxes are filed within 3-5 business days at no cost to eligible tax payers.
  2. No appointment or application needed:
    Just upload your information to our secure online portal during tax season and we’ll begin the filing process.
  3. Get your refund asap:
    Filing too early could cause a delay in your refund. Our staff will ensure this doesn’t happen to you.
  4. Prepare by your self for free:
    www.myfreetaxes.com

Volunteer Positions

Our Free Tax Clinic is looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles, including:

  • Intake
  • Tax Preparers
  • Reviewers
  • Greeters

Learn more about these positions here: VITA Tax Clinic Volunteer Position Descriptions

These volunteer opportunities will be available in three-hour shifts beginning mid-January and ending April 15, 2026. Training begins December 1, 2025 for the next filing season. Contact teffany.henderson@nulltapintohope.org or 540.283.4916 to apply.

How to Find Out More

For general questions, please feel free to send us an email using the contact form below or call 540.283.4804.