The University of Richmond is offering free tax preparation services for the 14th consecutive year, as part of the United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg’s Tax Assistance Program.

Located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Downtown Richmond, the university’s tax prep site is operated by the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement. Families and individuals with an income of $67,000 or less can sign up for an appointment or walk in for assistance.

“Volunteers are at the heart of our tax assistance program, coming together to provide a critical service that strengthens our community,” said Cara Cardotti, director of tax assistance programs for United Way of Greater Richmond. “In 2024 alone, volunteers helped over 3,300 community members recover $3.6 million in tax refunds and save more than $845,500 in preparation fees, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of this program.”

More than 60 students from the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, along with other community volunteers, have become IRS-certified. Their training covers special credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.

“Through the VITA program, the Robins School students provide free tax preparation services for our Richmond City neighbors, saving them the expense of paying for tax preparation while providing our students an invaluable experience working with clients and learning the value of civic partnerships,” said Joyce van der Laan Smith, senior associate dean and accounting professor for the Robins School of Business.

For more information, visit, engage.richmond.edu.