The Society for Free Tax Assistance

A project of JC Craig Consulting (Craigimpact.com).

A resource hub and community for VITA, LITC, and TCE programs nationwide.

Free tax preparation programs change lives. The Society for Free Tax Assistance supports the volunteers, coordinators, and site partners who make free tax assistance possible with practical resources, program guidance, and a growing network of peers doing this work nationwide.

The Society is a project of JC Craig Consulting (craigimpact.com). We’re building a peer network of organizations and individuals who provide free tax assistance.

The Society’s Tax Assistance Resource Library

A growing collection of consumer-facing materials and operational documents for running your Free Tax Assistance Programs. Browse and download what you need to support your free tax assistance program.

Society for Free Tax Assistance Meetings

Join the VITA Meet-up

What is the VITA Meet-up?

The VITA Meet-up is a once-weekly online discussion of the VITA/TCE program leaders and site coordinators. The discussion focuses on the programmatic and operational delivery of free tax assistance rather than the tax code and the details of return preparation.

How can I join the meeting?

Registration is quick—once you sign up, you’ll automatically receive the join link and a calendar invite for every upcoming session.

Leading Free Tax Coalitions and working in partnerships

This once-monthly discussion is for people who lead tax assistance efforts with multiple organizations. The discussion focuses on supporting the work and interests of multiple organizations working in collaboration. The VITA Meet-up focuses on delivery services to taxpayers. The leading coalition focuses on how organizations support each other.  

How can I join the meeting?

Registration is quick—once you sign up, you’ll automatically receive the join link and a calendar invite for every upcoming session.

The Society Blog: Meeting Notes, Tax Updates, and Sundry

Recaps from the VITA Meet-up, notes on program policy, and updates from the field.

VITA coalition and partnerships discussion Thursday, 10/15 at 2 pm Eastern

Dear Colleagues: The Society for Free Tax Assistance will host its monthly discussion on leading VITA coalitions and working in partnerships. Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern, 1 p.m. Central, Noon Mountain, and 11 a.m. Pacific Register on Zoom once to attend this recurring event. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0hlaMwJyTQmF87yOi6Z9QQ The Working Agenda for the VITA coalition and…

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The Society for Free Tax Assistance

VITA Meet-up Working Agenda VITA Meet-up – Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 1 pm Eastern, Noon Central, 11 am Mountain, and 10 am Pacific Location: On Zoom VITA Meet-up Space Working Agenda: What’s on your mind? Your successes, challenges, and other updates. The taxpayer’s experience, what they want and what we want for them? Next…

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Society for Free Tax Assistance: VITA Meet-up Schedule Update

Posted September 30, 2026 Next Wednesday’s meet-up is canceled There will be no VITA Meet-up on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (1:00 PM Eastern), due to VITACon travel. Meet-up resumes the following week The next VITA Meet-up will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern (12:00 PM Central / 11:00 AM Mountain…

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