CLARKSVILLE, TN − The United Way of Greater Nashville announced the opening of a free tax prep site in Clarksville, starting Feb. 7. Qualifying residents can file for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

The free tax prep site will be located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library (350 Pageant Lane #501). The site will be open on Thursdays from 2-6 pm and Friday-Saturday 9 am-4 pm until April 12. Walk-ins are welcome.

To sign up to use the free virtual option, visit getyourrefund.org.

About VITA

Through VITA, IRS-certified tax preparers provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families who earned $76,000 or less per household in 2024, helping qualifying individuals receive important credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit that lift millions out of poverty each year. Now through April, United Way is partnering to operate VITA sites throughout Middle Tennessee,

The average taxpayer spends $300 to have their taxes prepped and filed at paid tax service providers. Thanks to the VITA free tax prep program, volunteers help low- to moderate- income individuals save crucial dollars that could go toward rent, food, childcare and gas.

Thousands of our neighbors rely on this important service each year, not only to access critical tax credits but to save on fees that can be put toward day-to-day living expenses. Last year, Middle Tennessee VITA volunteers prepared 9,712 returns, helping taxpayers save $2.6 million in tax preparation fees. These savings offer a financial cushion for households facing the rising costs of living.

The financial benefits of the VITA free tax prep program extend far beyond the number of filed returns. Last year, VITA volunteers brought $10.3 million in tax refunds back to our community, representing a 22% increase from the previous year. This increase in refund dollars is a testament to the growing reach of the program and the increasing need for this vital resource.

Taxpayers can find their nearest VITA site and more information about the program by visiting unitedwayfilefree.com or through United Way’s 211 Helpline by calling 211 or texting their ZIP code to 898-211.

For more information, visit unitedwaygreaternashville.org.