The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is back for households earning less than $64,000 annually or seniors over 65.
Hamden VITA In-person tax prep
Hamden High School – 2040 Dixwell Ave
Jan 27 — Apr 14 (except for Feb 17, March 31 and Hamden High School weather closures)
Mondays(not available 2/17 or 3/31): 5:00pm-7:30pm
Wednesdays: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-1:30pm
Walk-in: first come, first served
M.L. Keefe Community Center – 11 Pine Street
Feb 12 — Apr 9
Thursdays: 3:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesdays (2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/1 only): 3:00pm-8:00pm
Walk-in: first come, first served
Spring Glen Church – 1825 Whitney Ave
Feb 3 – Apr 14
Mondays: 3:30-7:30pm
Appointments only: call 211 or visit 211.com
Visit 211.com more tax help locations outside Hamden
Drop-off Services
Hamden High School – 2040 Dixwell Ave
- Fill out the intake form at the high school during VITA hours (see above).
- Leave the completed form along with your tax documents with the VITA greeter
- Come back a week later to sign your documents.
Virtual tax preparation:
Upload your information, starting Jan 30, 2025, to www.GetYourRefund.org/HHS-CT
Requirements:
* Household income under $66,000 to File for multiple years with an IRS-certified tax preparer.
* Household income under $73,000 to File on your own for the current year.
* Government-issued photo ID for taxpayers and social security or ITIN number verification for everyone on tax return
* Documents detailing all income and expenses needed to file (visit www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation for a list of potential documents needed)
Alternatively, if your household income is greater than $73,000 you can use
https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ to file a simple return (including State returns) for free. This applies to households/individuals of any income
Questions? You can reach us at HamdenHighVita@gmail.com. (Please do not call Hamden High.).
Your VITA team looks forward to serving you!
What do I need to File my Taxes?
(Source: United Way of Greater New Haven)
- Photo ID for you (and spouse if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards or statements for every member of your family who’ll be included on your return
- W-2s and/or 1099s from ALL of your jobs in 2024 plus Form 1099-G from the state of CT showing any unemployment compensation
- Interest, dividend and investment statements from your financial institutions
- Self-employed income and expenses
- Information on any expenses you paid in 2024, for example tuition and student loans (Form 1098T, 1099E); annual mortgage statement if you own your home; charitable contributions; record of home or car taxes paid to your town; documentation from any child care provider of their tax ID number and how much you paid.
- Health Insurance Statement from Access Health (Form 1095A from the CT Marketplace)
- Want your refund direct deposited?
- Please bring in your routing and account number (available on your checks).