Get Your Taxes Done for Free
with RI Sigma Impact
Get connected to free, IRS-certified tax prep in Rhode Island.
RI Sigma Impact's VITA AI Assistant is a 24/7 AI-powered service that helps you find local VITA partners.
What is VITA?
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. It is a long-standing program that offers free tax help to people who generally make $65,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.
At a VITA site, IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. It is a safe, reliable, and totally free alternative to expensive tax prep businesses.
How Our VITA Assistant Helps?
RI Sigma Impact's VITA AI Assistant is a 24/7 AI-powered phone system acting as a "bridge" to connect Rhode Island residents with free VITA tax preparation services.
Easy Start
You call our AI assistant to share basic details with us privately.
Quick Screening
We check your eligibility to make sure you qualify for free services.
Local Referrals
We match you with an IRS-certified VITA partner right in your neighborhood.
Reminders
We contact you with your referral details so you have everything you need.
How to Get Started
You don’t need to wait for business hours to find help. Our AI Access Line is open right now. Just click the call button, answer a few questions about your ZIP code and income, and we will get you the information you need to book your free appointment.
What is RI Sigma Impact?
RI Sigma Impact is the community platform of the Pi Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. We bridge the gap between fraternity values and sustainable change.
Guided by the motto "Culture for Service. Service for Humanity," RI Sigma Impact activates economic, educational, and civic ecosystems. We don't just host events; we build sustainable systems that empower underserved communities and small business owners across Rhode Island.
Helping The Community
Taxes can be confusing and expensive. Our goal is to bridge the gap between our neighbors and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. By using smart technology, we provide a 24/7 "Access Line" that screens you for eligibility and refers you to a local, IRS-certified partner who can do your taxes for free.
The Team Behind RI Sigma Impact
This initiative is a collaborative effort between three key groups:
Technology & Data Steward: The Ocean State Digital Collective (OSDC) manages the AI technology and ensures your data is handled safely.
Program Sponsor: The Pi Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. sponsors and authorizes this work as part of their commitment to community service.
Service Providers: A network of IRS-Certified VITA Partner Organizations provides the actual tax preparation services.
This is a FREE service.
RI Sigma Impact
is an initiative of Pi Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Important Compliance Note
RI Sigma Impact facilitates intake and referrals to IRS-certified VITA partners. Tax preparation services are provided solely by partner organizations. RI Sigma Impact does not prepare taxes or provide tax advice.