Rappahannock United Way is hosting a special event to mark the re-opening of its Prosper Tax Services tax sites for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation program. This program provides thousands of residents in our community with free federal and state tax preparation services.
At noon on Jan. 27, the Local Free Tax Assistance Site grand opening celebration will be held at 3310 Shannon Park Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.
This year marks the 21st year that Rappahannock United Way has offered free VITA tax preparation services to individuals and families with a household income of $84,000 or less in the nonprofit’s service area, which includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline counties and the City of Fredericksburg.
2024 Tax Season Highlights:
Total Tax Returns Filed: 1,580
Total Tax Refunds Received: $1.4 Million
Total Amount of Earned Income Tax Credits Received: $266,548
Total Amount of Tax Preparation Filing Fees Saved: $395,000
Total Number of Rappahannock United Way VITA Volunteers: 38
Total Number of Dedicated Volunteer Hours: 1,565
Rappahannock United Way Prosper Tax Services’ sites will officially open on the 27th of January. Public figures expected to be in attendance include leaders from the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Senator Tim Kaine’s office and Delegate Bobby Orrock’s office.
Additional details about Prosper Tax Services free tax assistance program, including who qualifies, site hours, and how to reserve an appointment are available online at www.ruwfreetaxes.org.
