Qualification Quiz

Find out if you qualify for free tax prep

Please answer the following questions to determine whether you are eligible for VITA Lancaster’s free tax preparation services.

1. Was your household income in 2025 $70,000 or under?
   If you answered no, you are ineligible.
2. Do you have social security cards for everyone on your tax return?
   All taxpayers will need to bring a Social Security card and/or ITIN number for
   everyone on the return, even if you were at the same site last year. If you answered no, you are ineligible.
3. Do you have income from a rental property, claiming a loss from a business or own
   a farm?
   If you answered yes, you are ineligible.
4. Do you use accrual-based accounting or have inventory?
   If yes, then you do not qualify.
5. Do you have clergy pay?
   If you answered yes, you are ineligible.
6. (With the exception of students and scholars) If this is your first year in the United States, were you a resident less than 6 months in 2025?
   If yes, then you do not qualify.

If you believe you qualify, review the preparation checklist below and visit THIS LINK or call (717) 824- 8102 to schedule your appointment.

You may also download and print the list for your convenience.

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