United Way offers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
With tax season underway, eligible Rhode Islanders can again have their federal and state income taxes prepared and filed for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
The program serves households that earned $69,000 or less last year, and information can be found by calling 211.
The six locations in Northern Rhode Island are:
• Central Falls: Progreso Latino, 626 Broad St.
• North Providence: Tri-County Community Action Agency, 11 Emanuel St.
• Lincoln: SDA Church, 1000 Smithfield Ave.
• Pawtucket: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, 32 Goff Ave.
• Woonsocket: Community Care Alliance, 63 Cumberland St.
• Woonsocket: Connecting for Children & Families, 46 Hope St.
The VITA program is especially important this year as taxpayers prepare for upcoming IRS changes in 2026, including no longer issuing paper check refunds, states the release. The change requires taxpayers to have a bank account or another secure electronic option when they file. Many Rhode Island households are unbanked or underbanked, and taxpayers who do not plan ahead could experience delays receiving their refund. VITA sites can help navigate these changes for local taxpayers.
Rhode Islanders with questions about eligibility, locations, or scheduling an appointment for tax preparation should call 211.