Taxes

VITA is a federal program that helps low- to moderate-income families, those with disabilities, elderly persons, and limited English speakers file their taxes.

Click on this IRS link and enter your zip code to find the location nearest you.

You can also search by location at Wyoming Free Tax Service.

When you go to get help with your taxes, be sure to bring the following:

• Government-issued photo ID
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and your dependents (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letters)
• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and your dependents
• All of your household’s 2017 income forms (W-2s, 1099s, W-2Gs, etc.)
• You and your family’s 1095s (Health Insurance Marketplace Statements), if any
• Health Insurance Exemption Certificates, if any
• Last year’s tax return, if available
• If you want direct deposit, proof of bank account routing and account numbers (such as a blank check)
• Receipts for childcare and the childcare provider’s tax ID number (SSN or EEIN)
• Copies of any income transcripts from the IRS and state, if any
• NOTE: Both spouses must be present to jointly file taxes electronically

Be aware that many locations require appointments or only operate during limited days/hours, and not all locations have bilingual assistance. It’s always a good idea to call ahead!

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) represent people in disputes with the IRS. They provide education on taxpayer rights and responsibilities. And they can help taxpayers who speak English as a second language (ESL). Contact a local LITC for free or low-cost services.

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals is an independent organization within the IRS that helps resolve your tax disputes without going to tax court. Learn whether an appeal is right for you.

A federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against your property when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. The lien protects the government’s interest in all your property, including real estate, personal property and financial assets.

The IRS resolves basic and routine tax lien issues, such as verifying a lien, requesting a lien payoff amount, or releasing a lien. For assistance, call 1-800-913-6050.