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School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTCs) Teaching and Learning Reminders & Updates In order to claim family, teacher, or director School Readiness Tax Credits, individuals must file a tax return. ● The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to lower-income individuals who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. This assistance is offered by IRS-certified volunteers and provides free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. ● Please contact 2-1-1 for more information or to make an appointment for assistance in filing a tax return. ● For VITA programs in your area, visit the Louisiana 211 website. 40 Please contact Demita.Walker@la.gov with questions.