Free tax help is available to area residents from January 26– April 8, 2026.
For residents with income under $69,000 in 2025, IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers help residents file their taxes & claim available credits. United Way partners with Volunteer Center and Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to offer the VITA program in Allen, DeKalb, Noble, and Steuben counties.
This free tax preparation service brings nearly $3 million back into the local community in refunds and saves residents nearly $800,000 in preparation fees, keeping more money in the pockets of those who need it the most.
Additionally, MyFreeTaxes is a free online filing program and is available for households with an income less than $89,000 in 2025.
MyFreeTaxes helps people file their federal and state taxes for free, brought to you by United Way.
Go to www.myfreetaxes.com to file.
2025 Results
2,911 Tax Returns completed
$2,997,838 in Refunds
MyFreeTaxes had over 190% increase in Tax Returns
$794,703 saved in tax preparation fees
What to Bring to Your Tax Preparation Appointment
Cross off each item on the list one by one if you have what is required.
Drop Off Locations
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1101 S. Lafayette St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Monday, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Tuesday & Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
Appointments can be made by calling Catholic Charities at 260-385-6598
DeKalb County Site: Catholic Charities – Auburn Office
Noble County Site: Kendallville Public Library
Steuben County Site: Carnegie Public Library
VITA Partners
