Wichita Falls Offers Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Families

VITA program provides no-cost tax assistance to those making $67,000 or less per year.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is once again open in Wichita Falls, Texas, offering free tax preparation services to individuals and families making $67,000 or less per year. The program aims to complete most returns in about 30 minutes if paperwork is ready, and also provides additional help for seniors through the TCE program.

Why it matters

Tax prep fees can significantly reduce tax refunds for low-income families, making it difficult for them to make ends meet. The VITA program helps these families keep more of their refund by providing free tax preparation services, which can make a big difference in their financial situations.

The details

The VITA program operates mostly by appointment, with limited walk-ins. Taxpayers will need to bring their ID, Social Security cards, W-2s, 1099s, and any other tax-related documents. The program can also assist taxpayers in scheduling virtual IRS appointments if their tax issues fall outside the scope of basic tax preparation.

  • The tax filing deadline is April 15, 2026, though extensions are available.
  • The VITA program is currently open and accepting appointments.

The players

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

A program that provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families making $67,000 or less per year.

Stephanie Gutierrez

The VITA Program Director in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“It's a tac office, which is a virtual site because our IRS office in Wichita Falls is no longer in operation. But here at the Vida site, we can help you schedule an appointment for the IRS virtual site here that she can be able to assist the taxpayers with any letter said they receive.”

— Stephanie Gutierrez, VITA Program Director (texomashomepage.com)

What’s next

Taxpayers who feel they qualify for the VITA program can call (940) 733-8873 to make an appointment.

The takeaway

The VITA program in Wichita Falls provides a valuable service to low-income families by offering free tax preparation, helping them keep more of their hard-earned refunds and avoid the high costs of commercial tax prep services.