Puzzled by the tax law or which credits and deductions to take? Need assistance with your tax return? You may want to visit a volunteer site.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help if you are a family or individual with income below $42,000.
Trained community volunteers can help you with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly for which you may qualify. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster if you have your refund deposited directly into your bank account.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low to moderate-income (generally, $42,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations.
In Hoosick Falls the site is located at the Hoosick Area Church Association at 26 Lower John Street. The office is open during February on Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, and in March and April on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Walk-ins are accepted, however appointments are recommended. Call 686-5310 for an appointment and for information as to what to bring.