UPDATE ON VITA TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

As Southeastern Pennsylvania moves into the “yellow” phase under Pennsylvania’s re-opening plan we wanted to provide you with an update on our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Unfortunately due to the on-going concerns related to COVID-19, and the need to continue to maintain appropriate social distancing we will not be re-opening any of our tax sites prior to the July 15, 2020 tax filing deadline. Furthermore, PathWays PA’s VITA program will be permanently closed as of June 30th. If you have not already filed your tax return and need assistance we encourage you to contact one of our partners: Darby Borough CDC (610) 586-0867, Neighbor to Neighbor CDC (610) 461-8140, Community Action Agency of Delaware County (610) 833-4455 or Ceiba (215) 634-7245. You can also file your returns online through https://www.myfreetaxes.com/

Additionally, we will not be providing assistance filing for property tax and rent rebates this year.

We would like to thank all of our tax clients for putting their trust in our organization, and our Tax Preparers. We hope that you and your families remain safe and well. Thank you for your support of PathWays PA.

Your 2020 Stimulus Check- Will You Receive a Stimulus Check?

If you receive Social Security, Railroad Retirement benefits and/or filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019, you will receive a stimulus check. If you have not filed a return for either of these years and do not receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement Benefits, then you can file for free here if your income is under $66,000. For more information about the 2020 stimulus package click here.

For Information on the 2020 Economic Impact Payments Click Here

Drop off services now available!

Tax filers must bring valid ID for themselves, spouse and dependents and all required tax documents.

PathWays PA’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has assisted thousands of people in Metro Philadelphia to file their tax returns for over 10 years.

PathWays PA’s IRS certified volunteer preparers can prepare your taxes at absolutely no cost to you. This will help you avoid the high fees charged by commercial preparers, saving you hundreds of dollars and enabling you to keep more of your money. Our services are available to individuals and families earning less than $56,000 per year.

A typical VITA appointment is about 45 minutes, and we offer free tax preparation at locations across the metro Philadephia area. Our tax service features free e-filing and refund direct deposit to help filers receive refunds quickly (generally within 8 -14 days). If you don’t have a bank account, we can help you open a bank account or pre-paid debit card at no cost, for fast refund deposit saving you check cashing fees.

PathWays PA also offers Drop-off VITA. Drop-off Vita is a time saving service for tax filers which allows filers with busy schedules to drop of their tax documents for preparation by PathWays PA certified preparers. When the return is complete, (typically within a week) filers will be notified to return to site to sign and pick up the completed return. Choose Drop-off VITA, if you don’t want to spend hours at the tax site, you have a lot of things on your to-do list or you need to get back to work or run errands.

PathWays PA’s Juvenile Justice Center is exclusively a drop-off location to schedule a time to drop-off your tax paperwork at the Juvenile Justice Center visit our scheduling page or call (610) 543-5022 or (800) 209-2914.

To schedule a time to drop-off your tax paperwork at PathWays PA’s Folsom office call (610) 543-5022.

PathWays PA’s free tax program emphasizes strong customer service and high quality preparation, through IRS trained and certified tax preparers. Our preparers ensure your tax return is prepared accurately and we secure and protect all your personal information.

PathWays PA provides services and advocacy for women, children, and families on their path to self-sufficiency and economic well-being.

To schedule your free tax appointment, visit our scheduling page or call (610) 543-5022 or (800) 209-2914.

Make the Most of YOUR Tax Refund

Saving part or all of your tax refund can help prepare for sudden expenses like car repairs or medical bills. Bring your savings account number and ask your tax preparer to help you make the most of your refund.

Save just $50 of your refund and enter to win weekly prize of $100 and Grand prize of $10,000 through our partners at the AARP Foundation. You must split you refund into 2 accounts or purchase a Savings Bond to enter. If you do not have a bank account we can assist you in opening a prepaid debit card for direct deposit of your refund. For the rules and eligibility requirements for this nationwide contest click here.