North Port, FL January 20, 2023:United Way of South Sarasota County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides FREE federal income tax preparation to individuals and families with a yearly household income of up to $74,000. Tax preparation is completed by IRS-certified preparers and is by appointment only. Many members of the community are in financial distress this year and need all the assistance they can get. By using the VITA program taxpayers save between $200-$500 on tax preparation