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Free Tax Help Through ADH FEI

ADH Financial Empowerment Initiative provides free tax preparation through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Trained volunteers help eligible individuals and families prepare accurate federal, Michigan, and City of Detroit income-tax returns.

Appointments for the upcoming tax-filing season will be announced soon.

A trained volunteer assisting an adult taxpayer with free tax preparation.

Who We Serve

VITA generally serves eligible low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, seniors, people with disabilities, and taxpayers who need additional filing support. ADH FEI cannot guarantee that every taxpayer or tax return will qualify.

Services May Include

  • Federal income-tax preparation
  • Michigan income-tax preparation
  • City of Detroit income-tax preparation
  • Electronic filing
  • Direct-deposit assistance
  • Education about refundable credits
  • General taxpayer education
  • Referrals when a return is outside the VITA program’s scope

Program Disclaimer

Eligibility requirements and program limitations apply. Some returns may be outside the scope of the VITA program. Submitting an interest form does not guarantee an appointment or confirm eligibility for service.

What to Bring

Additional documentation may be required depending on the taxpayer’s situation.

Government-issued photo identification
Social Security cards or approved taxpayer-identification documents for everyone listed on the return
W-2 forms
1099 forms
Other income documents
Health-insurance documents when applicable
Childcare-provider information
Education-expense documents
Bank routing and account information for direct deposit
A copy of the previous year’s tax return, if available
Any relevant IRS or state tax notices

Tax Help Notification Form

Receive announcements when tax-season appointments and updates are available.

Please do not submit tax documents, ID copies, banking details, medical details, or other sensitive personal information through this form.

Diverse volunteers participating in a tax-preparation training class.

Volunteer With VITA

Volunteers may assist with tax preparation, taxpayer intake, quality review, appointment support, community outreach, translation and language access, technology support, and site coordination.

Tax-preparation volunteers must complete required IRS training and certification.

Apply to Volunteer