Our current tax system is one of vertical equity. Your mom might order you to clean up your room. Well, the IRS doesn't have time to tell every single taxpayer to file taxes correctly and on time . This system relies on citizens to report their income, calculate tax liability and file tax returns on time. Everyone's gotta grow up sometime.
People volunteer their time to help their neighbors.
The service is free to those with limited or moderate income people, non-English speaking, the elderly and the disabled. Some VITA sites even offer free electronic filing. If you want to know more about a VITA site in your community or volunteering your time, call your local District Taxpayer Education Coordinator. Many VITA offices have IRS representatives who can help you fill out your forms and then transmit the information on your forms electronically. Your employer takes out a certain amount from your check for the government.