Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

The VITA program has operated for over 50 years managed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). PCDC is one of the VITA sites that offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.

You may be eligible for VITA services if you are one of the following:

• You generally make $64,000 or less 
• You are a person with disabilities; and 
• You are a limited English-speaking taxpayer

To prepare for the season, gather the following documents:  

• Valid photo ID & Social Security cards (Taxpayer, spouse & all dependents)  
• Income documents including W-2s and 1099s  

If available or applicable:  

• 2022 tax return  
• 2023 Marketplace Insurance: Form 1095-A 
• Identity theft pin (IP PIN) 
• Form 1098-T (Tuition payment statement)  
• Childcare receipts with provider information (including SSN / EIN)  
• Voided check or official bank letter with routing number and account number (If you want to direct deposit/debit the tax refund/tax owed) 

Way of service: (A) In-Person or (B) Virtual 

(A) In-Person 

• On-Site Filing or Drop-off @ Crane Community Center (1001 Vine St, Philadelphia PA 19107)

               Saturdays (9 AM — 12 PM; 1 PM – 3 PM): 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/9 

               Sundays (9 AM — 12 PM; 1 PM – 3 PM): 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/10 

• Drop-off / Pickup Only @ PCDC Main Office (301 N 9th St, Philadelphia PA 19107) 

                Mondays to Wednesdays: 9AM — 12 PM; 1 PM – 3 PM 

(B) Virtual 

• Complete the online service request form, click here: https://bit.ly/TY2023onlinerequestE OR scan code below

• Follow the instructions listed on the confirmation email 

Process 

1. REQUEST & CONSENT SERVICE 
2. SUBMIT DOCUMENT 
3. INTAKE & INTERVIEW
4. PREPARE & REVIEW TAX RETURN 
5. AUTHORIZE EFILE 
6. EFILE AND RECEIVE RETURN 

Any questions, please call PCDC hotline – 215-922-6156