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Dallas OKs $200,000 contract to expand free tax-prep services after heated council debate on funding source
Summary
The City Council approved a $200,000 contract (with a $200,000 renewal option) to fund citywide free tax-preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents; council debated whether the program should be sustainably funded by banks, philanthropy or the general fund once ARPA dollars expire.
The City Council on Feb. 26 approved a one-year contract with Foundation Communities Inc. to operate a citywide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, allocating $200,000 this fiscal year with a city option to renew for another $200,000. Councilmembers said the item will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) redevelopment dollars this year.
Jessica Galsha, director of the Office of Community Care and Empowerment, described the program as free, IRS-certified volunteer tax-preparation that targets low- and moderate-income filers and prioritizes claiming refundable credits such as the…
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