VITA
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
In Partnership with the Internal Revenue Service and Virginia CASH Campaign

From January 25, 2010 – April 15, 2010 The Improvement Association will be offering free income tax preparation primarily to residents of Sussex, Surry, Brunswick, and Greensville/ Emporia. 
WHO is eligible?
Families with income up to $44,000 may qualify for free service.  Individuals with income from stocks or business income more than $5,000 or with an anticipated loss should consult a paid preparer.

WHAT should I bring?

  1. Picture I.D., social security cards or Tax I.D. for all dependents
  2. All W-2 and 1099 forms or any end-of-year statements from any income sources
  3. Records/receipts of any expenses for tax credits and other deductions, e.g. child care, education, etc.
  4. A copy of last year’s return, if available

WHEN and WHERE?
The Improvement Association Emporia Office
1750 E. Atlantic Street
Emporia, VA 23847

Hours:  Monday, Tuesday        10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Friday   10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For an appointment, call (434) 634-2490 x226.
Walk-ins welcome, however, those with appointments will be taken first.

The Improvement Association Waverly Office
305 N. Main Street
Waverly, VA 23890

Hours:  Tuesdays         9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For an appointment, call (804) 834-3522
Walk-ins are welcome, however, those with appointments will be taken first.

PROJECT DISCOVERY is a state-funded, drop-out prevention program. It provides potential first-generation college students with career awareness and post-secondary education options as a means to ending the cycle of poverty for current and future generations. A college education or career is a tangible way that students can reach their full potential as effective, contributing citizens in the community.

Project Discovery conducts workshops on Goal Setting, Effective Study Skills, Test Taking Skills, Banking, College Preparation, SAT, ACT, PSAT, Character Building, Career Options, Budgeting, College Admission Process, Relating to Others, Choosing A College, Financial Aid Awareness, Guidance Information Systems, Writing Skills, and Life Planning. The youth are taken on various college tours to enlighten them and expand their awareness of education options. The program also provides SAT fee waivers, ACT fee waivers and College Application fee waivers.