Please call: 843-321-9071 or email:
virtualvitalc@gmail.com
HELPFUL RESOURCES
(Available in English and Spanish)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation
Starting January 17, 2025, you can schedule an online appointment for tax preparation at our VITA locations. All sites will officially open during the first week of February. This year, VITA services will be available across Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper counties, offering you convenient access to professional assistance.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, powered by United Way of the Lowcountry in partnership with the Beaufort County Human Services Alliance and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), delivers FREE, confidential, and secure tax preparation and e-filing services for qualifying taxpayers.
Our team of dedicated local volunteers specializes in assisting:
- Individuals and families earning less than $67,000 annually
- Non-English speaking taxpayers
- Individuals with disabilities
- Seniors aged 60 and older
Interpreter services are available upon request to ensure everyone gets the support they need.
Start your tax season stress-free with United Way of the Lowcountry’s trusted VITA program! Visit our website to book your appointment today.
2025 VITA Tax Preparations Sites
You’ll find Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in:
Bamberg County
Voorhees University, St. James Building
1897 Voorhees Rd., Denmark, SC 29042
Thursdays: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 6 – April 10 (Closed March 6)
Call: 803-450-0731
Barnwell County
Community Uplifting Alliance Project
5983 Lartigue St., Blackville, SC 29817
Tuesdays: 5:30 PM – 7 PM (Appointments Only)
Fridays: 10 AM – 3 PM (Walk-ins Only)
Saturdays: 10 AM – 2 PM (Appointments Only)
Open: February 4 – April 12
Call: 803-284-0735
Northern Beaufort County
Beaufort Library
311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC 29902
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10 AM – 4 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 4 – April 10
Lobeco Library
1862 Trask Pkwy., Seabrook, SC 29940
Saturdays: 11 AM – 3 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 1 – April 12
Port Royal Library (NEW)
1408 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935
Mondays: 11 AM – 3 PM (Appointments Only)
Open: February 3 – April 7
Closed: February 17
St. Helena Library
6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd.,
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Wednesdays: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 5 – April 9
Southern Beaufort County
Bluffton Library
120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Mondays: 10 AM – 4 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Saturdays: 10 AM – 3 PM (Appointments Only)
Saturdays: February 22, March 8, March 22 and April 5
Open: February 3 – April 14
Closed: February 17
Hilton Head Library
11 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Thursdays: 11 AM – 3 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 6 – April 10
The Deep Well Project
80 Capital Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM (Drop-off & Walk-ins)
Open: February 18 – April 10
VIM Clinic Hilton Head Island
15 Northridge Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Wednesdays: 1 PM – 4 PM (Appointments Only)
Open: February 5 – April 9
Call to make an appointment or click below:
English: 843-681-6612, ext. 227
Spanish: 843-681-6612, ext. 252
Colleton County
Lowcountry Community Action Agency
1605 N. Jeffries Hwy., Walterboro, SC 29488
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 AM – 3 PM (Appointments only)
Open: February 3 – April 14
Call: 843-542-0101
Closed: February 11 & 13
Jasper County
AGAPE Family Life Center
5855 S Okatie Hwy., Hardeeville, SC 29927
Mondays: 3 PM – 7 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Saturdays: 9 AM – 12 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 1 – April 14
Closed: February 17
Hardeeville Library
30 Main St., Hardeeville, SC 29927
Tuesdays: 11 AM – 4 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 4 – April 8
Morris Center
10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC 29936
Mondays: 10 AM – 3 PM (Appointments & Walk-ins)
Open: February 3 – April 7
Closed: February 17
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring the following items to the VITA site to make it easier to prepare your return:
- Last year’s Federal Income Tax Return (2022 income tax returns)
- Social Security Cards for you, your spouse (if married), and all dependents
- Correct birth dates for all names that appear on the return
- All W-2’s for 2023, including spouses
- Form 1095-A, if applicable
- Form 1098 – Mortgage interest, property taxes
- Form 1099 – DIV, G, INT, MISC, Q, R, RRB, SSA for 2023
- Voided check and savings account number for direct deposit of your refund (Optional, but it gets your cash to you fast)
- A Photo ID card (driver’s license, etc.), including spouse’s, if married and filing joint returns
- For Dependent Care Credit, bring care provider’s name, address, SSN/EIN, and amount you paid
- For Education Credit, bring 1098T or 1098E and amount paid for qualified expenses
- For Premium Tax Credit, bring 1095-A (Health Marketplace Statement)
If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must come to the VITA site.
VITA volunteers will NOT prepare Schedule D (Complex), Schedule E, Employee Business Expenses, Moving Expenses, Nondeductible IRA
Click HERE or on the image on the right to download an IRS fact sheet (English/Spanish) on what tax forms VITA will and will not prepare as well as what documents to bring with you.
Click the image above to download an IRS flyer on what tax forms to bring along in English/Spanish.
VITA Volunteers Needed
The key factor for VITA’s success is its volunteers. United Way provides free training, and all VITA sites are staffed with IRS Certified VITA Volunteers to prepare tax returns in the program.
We need the support of the community in spreading the word of this free tax preparation service.
In addition to traditional face-to-face tax preparation, Lowcountry residents have the option of filing a simple return through MyFreeTaxes, a secure and free site.
Click HERE for more information.
Please click HERE if you are interested in becoming a VITA volunteer.
