This year more than 20,700 Michigan households received free income tax and credit preparation services from Accounting Aid Society.

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Who We Are

As one of the oldest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs in the country, Accounting Aid Society has helped struggling families claim more than $238 million in tax refunds and credits.

Tax Services

We assist low to middle income households with local, state and federal tax filings and credits, including Earned Income Tax Credits, Homestead Property Tax Credits, Home Heating Credits and Child Tax Credits.

Tax help includes:

  • Year-round tax services at our Neighborhood Tax Centers
  • Tax-season tax services (January-April) at locations throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties
  • A homebound tax assistance program

Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC)

A year-round program with dual purposes of assistance and representation for low and moderate income households having tax controversies with the IRS, and English Second Language outreach and education for those whose primary language is not English.

Asset-Building

We link our tax clients to programs that offer additional services that can improve their financial security.

VITA Program Training

We train individuals and organizations who want to learn how to prepare taxes as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.