The United Way of Chautauqua County is calling for volunteers to help prepare taxes. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, training volunteers to provide free tax preparation for qualifying … [Read more...]
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns $1.5 Million In Tax Refunds To County Residents
The United Way of Chautauqua County returned more than $1.5 million in tax refunds to the community through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each year, county residents who qualify can have their taxes prepared at no cost … [Read more...]
Appointments For Residents Who Qualify For Free Tax Preparation Opening Soon
County residents who qualify for free tax preparation will soon be able to book appointments with the United Ways of Chautauqua County through the 2-1-1 phone service. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal … [Read more...]
United Way Looking for Volunteers To Help With Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Volunteers are needed to help the United Ways of Chautauqua County's 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Through the VITA program, United Way and community volunteers provide free tax preparation services to qualifying residents. The … [Read more...]
United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger
The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]
VITA Program Results In Nearly $2 Million In Refunds To Chautauqua County Residents
Nearly $2 million in refunds were returned to the Chautauqua County community this year thanks to the VITA program. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program locally, … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation Now Available For Chautauqua County Residents Who Qualify
Free tax preparation is now available for Chautauqua County residents who qualify. The United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program locally, training volunteers to prepare income tax … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation Appointments Now Available
Free tax preparation appointments are now available through the United Way. The United Ways of Chautauqua County are again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, for individuals who make less than $73,000 a year, persons … [Read more...]
VITA Program Helps Over 1,400 Households, Bringing in $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds
Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – United Way VITA – February 10, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler and United Way Finance and Administration Manager Lisa Sunday about the VITA program. … [Read more...]








