Find a Tax Prep Site

Have you always wanted to prepare your own income tax return but were afraid of doing it incorrectly? Are you interested in completing your tax return yourself and in the comfort of your home for free?
Then try "MyFreeTaxes"! It's free, easy to use, reliable and available to individuals and households earning up to $57,000 for the 2012 tax year. "MyFreeTaxes" is an innovative online self-preparation filing tool that empowers users to prepare and file their federal and state tax returns for free. MyFreeTaxes" users must have a valid e-mail address and be computer savvy.
To try this easy to use free tax preparation tool independently in the comfort of your home with virtual and telephone assistance from professionals and VITA volunteers click here or go to http://myfreetaxes.com/greaternewhavenvita.
If you would like an IRS-certified volunteer to help you use this free online tax prep tool while you enter your income, deductions and credits, and file both your Federal and CT returns electronically contact at jim@newlifecorp.org for more information or to register for a sessions at New Life Corporation, 540 Ella Grasso Blvd., New Haven on weekdays and Saturdays and at Hamden High School on Tuesday evenings. The volunteers will explain how to enter your information, and they will answer your questions as you prepare your taxes. They will also check your return for accuracy. No lines, no waiting, and you will learn how to do your own taxes in the future. Space is limited, so you must register in advance and choose a date that is convenient for you.

FREE Tax Preparation through the Greater New Haven Vita Coalition Tax Sites

All sites offer free tax preparation on a first-come, first-serve basis to individuals and households with incomes up to $51,000 for the 2012 tax year. Most sites are open from the last week of January through mid-April. Hours are subject to change.
Come prepared! Be sure to check the list of documents to bring with you.
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Greater New Haven VITA Coalition Providers

The following organizations provide support and/or services to provide VITA to residents of Greater New Haven:

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Believe In Me Empowerment Corp.
423 Dixwell Avenue
(203) 772-2771
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00am -1:00pm
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Clemente Leadership Academy
360 Columbus Avenue
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:30pm
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Columbus Family Academy
255 Blatchley Avenue
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00am - 1:30pm
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Community Action Agency of New Haven
419 Whalley Avenue: Individuals are encouraged to call ahead 203-859-6635
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:00 - 7:30pm, Saturdays: 8:00am - noon
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Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center
101 Ashmun Street
Wednesdays: 5:00 - 8:00pm, Saturdays: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Emanuel Lutheran Church
280 Humphrey Street
Sundays: noon - 4:00pm; Closed February 10th and March 24th
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Evergreen Tree
1580 Chapel Street
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 3:00 - 7:00pm
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Gateway Community College (for students and alumni only)
20 Church Street
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00 pm
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New Haven Public Library – Downtown
133 Elm Street
Mondays thru Thursdays: 5:00 - 8:00pm, Fridays: noon - 4:00pm
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New Haven Public Library –Wilson Branch
303 Washington Avenue
Tuesdays: 5:00 - 8:00pm, Saturdays: 1:00 - 4:00pm
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Spanish-American Merchants Association (SAMA) and Junta for Progressive Action VITA @ SAMA
258 Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor
Mondays & Thursdays: 5:30 - 8:00pm
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Yale-New Haven Hospital (for employees only)
20 York Street
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Career Resources (formerly STRIVE-New Haven, Inc.)
746 Chapel Street
(203) 777-1720
Thursdays: 5:00 - 8:00pm
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West Haven Sites

West Haven Community House
227 Elm Street
Mondays & Fridays: 5:30 - 8:30pm, Saturdays: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Woodbridge Sites

Woodbridge Senior Center
4 Meetinghouse Lane
Tuesdays: 9:00am - 1:00 pm
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Greater New Haven VITA Coalition

Believe in Me Empowerment Corp.	Dixwell-Yale Community Learning Center	JUNTA for Progressive Action	STRIVE-New Haven
City of New Haven Communitiy Services Administration, SAGA Support Services	Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church	New Haven Free Public Library	United Way of Greater New Haven
Community Action Agency of New Haven	Evergreen Family Oriented Tree	New Life, Corp.	Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project
Connecticut Association of Human Services	Internal Revenue Service	Spanish American Merchants Association