Legal Aid of NC to offer free tax service for low-income families

“Whether a person worked all year or just a part of the year, they can use this free service,” said Willette Crews, LANC’s Tax Assistance Project coordinator.

The service is sponsored by LANC with the IRS providing oversight under its VITA (“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance”) Program. Trained volunteers will be able to help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families.

“We want people to take advantage of this free service,” said Crews. “Family budgets are tight and this directly benefits families by saving them money.”

In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, LANC will also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster if you have your refund deposited directly into your bank account.

Tax preparation services will take place by appointment at 20 LANC offices across North Carolina.

Appointments for tax preparation can be scheduled by calling LANC’s toll-free telephone number, 1-866-219-LANC (1-866-219-5262) or by calling local LANC offices.

Additional information on the LANC Tax Assistance Program (TAP) may be found on the LANC Internet website, https://www.legalaidnc.org/Public/Participate/TAP/default.aspx.

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to eligible, low-income people in all 100 counties in North Carolina through 24, geographically located offices in North Carolina. LANC’s clients typically have an annual income of 125% or less of the federally established poverty levels.

Willette Crews
(Coordinator, Tax Assistance Program, Legal Aid of NC), Durham, NC, 919-688-6396

George R. Hausen
(Executive Director, Legal Aid of NC), Raleigh, NC, 919-856-2564