Tax Preparation

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Description: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Before going to a VITA site, see I RS Publication 3676-B for services provided and check out the What to Bring page to ensure you have all the required documents and information our volunteers will need to help you.

Can book appointments online: CT 2-1-1 VITA Online Booking

*Note: Available services can vary at each site due to the availability of volunteers certified with the tax law expertise required for your return. Locations, Dates and Times may vary year-to-year. For up-to-date information and additional locations in Connecticut see: U nited Way of Western Connecticut VITA Locations Website or the I RS

Location 1:  Chester Addison Community Center, 245 Selleck St., Stamford, CT 06902

Hours: Mon.- Fri. 10 am – 2 pm (as needed) January 28 – April 15

Contact: 203-348-6491

 

Location 2: Domus Trailblazers Academy, 83 Lockwood Ave., Stamford, CT 06902

Hours: Mon. & Wed. 6 – 9 pm. Sat. 9:30 am – 1 pm. January 26 – April 16

Contact: 203-348-6491

 
Location 3: Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902
 
Hours: Sun. 1:30 – 4:30 pm/ January 27 – April 7
 
Contact: 203-351-8221
 
 
 
Description: If income last year was less than $66,000, you can prepare federal and state taxes yourself for free online.
 
Website: http://www.myfreetaxes.com