Tax Information

Free Tax Preparation

VITA

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is available for households whose income falls below $69,000. 

Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Ave, Hamden CT 06514
Jan 26 – Apr 15
Mondays: 5pm-7:30pm (no appointments 2/16)
Wednesdays: 5pm-7:30pm
Saturdays: 10am-1:30pm
No appointments; just walk in
Closed Feb 16 and when Hamden schools are closed for weather
For more information call 203-407-2028 or email: HamdenAdultEdVITA@gmail.com

Spring Glen Church
1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Feb 3 – Apr 14
Mondays: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Appointment required, call 211

AARP

AARP Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to those who qualify, free of charge, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. View AARP’s Tax Return Guidelines to check if they can help you with your return.

Miller Senior Center
2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Feb 3 – Apr 7
Tuesdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Appointment required, call 203 287-2547

Virtual tax preparation:

Upload your information, starting Jan 31, 2026, to www.GetYourRefund.org
Requirements:
* Household income under $69,000 to File for multiple years with an IRS-certified tax preparer.
* Household income under $89,000 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)

Household income under $89,000 can also use https://www.myfreetaxes.com/ to file a simple return (including State returns) for free.

Alternatively, most households with income under $200,000 can use the IRS Direct File program to file a simple tax return directly with the IRS.

What do I need to File my Taxes?

VITA

(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).

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