The United Way of Greater Nashville is opening a free tax prep site in Clarksville starting tomorrow, February 7, targeting residents who earned up to $76,000 per household in 2024, an announcement made earlier provides hope for many looking for financial relief during the tax season. Located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, at 350 Pageant Lane #501, the site aims to assist qualifying individuals and families in making the most of their tax returns, especially through credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit.
For those who prefer to walk in, the doors of the library will welcome visitors on Thursdays from 2-6 pm and Fridays to Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. This free service runs until April 12, the site supports those who need to keep more money in their pockets, considering the average taxpayer drops around $300 for tax preparation and filing; this is a much-needed break for many especially when these funds could go towards life essentials such as rent, food, childcare, and gas. As per the City of Clarksville's news release, interested folks can also access a free virtual option by visiting getyourrefund.org.
The VITA program is no stranger to helping neighbors, last year alone 9,712 returns were prepared through this initiative, saving taxpayers approximately $2.6 million in tax preparation fees. According to the City of Clarksville's article, VITA's efforts last year returned a whopping $10.3 million in tax refunds back to the local community, marking a notable 22% rise from the previous year, these numbers underscore just how critical this program continues to be.
Residents can seek the nearest VITA site, among many spread throughout Middle Tennessee, by visiting unitedwayfilefree.com or dialing 211, or texting their ZIP code to 898-211, the latter connects people to United Way's 211 Helpline. As detailed by the official announcement, the United Way of Greater Nashville has been a staple in the community, supporting regions like Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, and Williamson counties for over a century.
