FAQ
WHAT IS THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA (NOVA) CASH CAMPAIGN?
The Northern Virginia CASH Campaign provides free tax preparation services to low-income families. Working with local businesses and government agencies, the mission is to raise awareness about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and increase financial literacy among low-income taxpayers.
WHERE WILL THE VITA SITES BE LOCATED?
Site arrangements have been made at 21 convenient locations throughout Northern Virginia in the City of Alexandria and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William.
WHO SHOULD VOLUNTEER AND WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED?
No prior experience is necessary! Free certified training courses are offered in a classroom setting or online. The IRS offers Link & Learn Taxes e-Learning courses to help prepare volunteers who wish to become certified tax preparers. The courses will guide preparers through the basics so they are able to accurately assist low-income families in need of help.
HOW MUCH OF A TIME COMMITMENT SHOULD A VOLUNTEER EXPECT?
Pledging just 3 to 6 hours of your time per week will help make a significant difference in the quality of life for families in your community.
2009-2010 VITA RESULTS:
Volunteers donated approximately 13,200 hours of their time to help low-income families in Northern Virginia receive over $5.5 million in federal tax returns. The average VITA recipient received $1,532 in federal tax returns and $1,797 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Over $1.1 million was awarded back to those families who qualified for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and in total, 3,703 families were able to receive free tax preparation help.
