SEVCA & United Way Provide Free Tax Return Preparation

 

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help for taxpayers who have household income up to $50,000. IRS-certified volunteers receive training to prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Communities in southeastern Vermont are served through a partnership between Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) and United Way of Windham County. Free tax preparation will be offered at two convenient locations in Brattleboro and Westminster from February 1 until early April.

The volunteers can help with special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. They will also prepare Vermont income tax returns, property tax adjustments and renter’s rebate claims at the same time. In addition to free tax return assistance, VITA sites offer free electronic filing. Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper — even faster, when tax refunds are deposited directly into a bank account.

Free tax preparation is available by appointment only. Call 2-1-1 in Vermont to schedule an appointment at either location.­­­­­­­­­­