IRS / United Way of the Mid-South
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA Free Tax Preparation (Memphis) is available to homeowners and renters in Memphis, TN.
Free IRS-certified tax preparation at multiple Memphis sites through United Way of the Mid-South. Ensures you claim all housing-related credits (energy, accessibility, historic). Tax credits are worthless if you don’t file correctly. Critical for Memphis low-income homeowners stacking grants.
Income below $67K; claim all energy and housing credits
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
In Memphis, TN, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Memphis, TN can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Memphis early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Deadline: January through April (tax season)
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Email us about this programFree (income under $67K).
VITA Free Tax Preparation (Memphis) is open to homeowners and renters in Memphis, TN.
Apply directly with IRS / United Way of the Mid-South using the official program link on this page or call 211. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: January through April (tax season).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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