With the April 15 tax-filing deadline 10 weeks away, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program officially begins this week. The free tax preparation service is offered to area families with household incomes of less than ,000. In its 18th year of operation, United Way’s VITA program will utilize a combination of tax sites across the region, as well as online tax preparation services. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person tax sites will operate by appointment only, and spaces may be limited. Sites will follow social distancing guidelines and require masks, and hours...