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Build Wealth & Maximize Your Refund—Free Help from DFATS in Yuma
Get free tax prep, financial coaching, and document support from a trusted nonprofit serving Yuma’s community
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Our IRS-certified volunteers offer free federal and state tax filing through the VITA program. Maximize your refund with expert help in English or Spanish.
Get your taxes done for free with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! Our certified volunteers provide expert income tax preparation services at no cost. Whether you’re filing for the first time or need assistance with a complex return, our VITA program ensures a smooth, stress-free experience. Don’t miss out on this valuable service!
Learn how to save, reduce debt, and manage money with personalized coaching. DFATS empowers you to take control of your financial future
Your financial coach will help you achieve your financial goals by teaching you money management skills, such as how to build savings and pay off debt.
We help you understand, complete, and translate important documents—from government forms to personal paperwork.
Discover how your
1:1 Financial Coaching Can Help You
Debt
Create a personal plan to get out of debt.
Monthly Budget
Establish a monthly budget plan and learn to stick to it.
Home purchase
Prepare you to buy a home or pay off your home early.
Your Relationships
Learn to better manage money in your relationships
Student loans
Pay off your student loans.
What else
Retirement plan, vacations, large purchases, etc.
EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL
Convenient access to expert advice
Do Americans Need Financial Literacy?
Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck
In a 2023 survey by Payroll.org 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. This is a 6% increase from 2022.
What's the cost of financial illiteracy?
The cost of financial illiteracy for America in 2023 was more than a whopping $388 billion dollars!
How many have $1,000 in savings?
The average percent of saving between the four generations Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z is 28%.
Percent of Americans financially literacy
A report from the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center showed the average score of just 48% on a financial literacy test.
How knowledgeable are American teens?
Three out of four American teens feel uncertain about their personal finance knowledge.
Retirement Outlook for Americans
Over half (56%) of working Americans feel they are lagging in their retirement savings.
At DFATS, we are committed to empowering you with the knowledge and tools to avoid these pitfalls and achieve financial freedom.
Our Programs
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We currently do not have any upcoming events.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We provide free tax prep through the IRS VITA program for individuals and families who generally earn $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers in Yuma. Our certified volunteers are here to help you file accurately and maximize your refund.
Our organization is dedicated to supporting the financial education of members of our community. Additionally, we provide free tax preparation.
You can make a donation to our charity through our website using a credit card or PayPal. You can also make a donation by check.
Yes, you may specify which program you want your donation to support.
Yes, your donation is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. We will provide you with a receipt for your donation that you can use for tax purposes.
Bring your photo ID, Social Security cards or ITINs for everyone on your return, Forms W-2s, 1099s, and any other income or deduction documents. We’ll guide you through everything you need to file confidently.
Yes, albeit, those returns are done via online. We will prepare them and e-file them.
The returns prepared after October 15 must be mailed into the IRS and State. This is because IRS closed the e-filing and only accept returns through the mail.
We are committed to using your donation effectively to support our programs and campaigns. We have a rigorous monitoring and evaluation process to ensure that your donation is used as effectively as possible.
Yes, you may make a donation in someone’s memory. We will provide you with a letter of recognition that you can send to the family of the person you are honoring.
No, at this time we do not have the means to accept those types of items.
There are many ways to get involved with our charitable and giving foundation, including volunteering, fundraising, and spreading awareness about our programs and initiatives. Visit our website or contact us for more information.
Our free financial coaching helps you build wealth by setting savings goals, reducing debt, and improving money habits. Whether you’re just starting out or rebuilding, we offer personalized support in English and Spanish
Yes! We assist with understanding and completing important documents, including government forms, applications, and more. We also offer translation services to ensure nothing gets lost in the paperwork.
Not at all, while tax prep is seasonal, our financial coaching and document support services are available year-round to help you stay on track and plan ahead.
