East Hartford 2023 Tax Help Resources

Posted on: January 17, 2024 - 10:05am
East Hartford 2023 Tax Help Resources

East Hartford, CT— There are a number of free tax preparation services available in Town for those looking for help.

The East Hartford Public Library has collaborated with United Way to offer free tax preparation services to families with household income of up to $64,000. The services are made available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA volunteers will help you prepare and file your taxes, teach you new ways to save, and provide tips to help stretch your refund. 

IRS-certified VITA volunteers from the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut will be at Raymond Library on Sundays from 1 pm to 4:30 pm, beginning January 28, 2024 through April 7, 2024. Registration is required. Dial 211 to set up an appointment (press 3 then 6). The checklist of required documents will be provided to taxpayers when they register to attend. The Raymond Library is located at 840 Main Street. Please note that no sessions will be offered on March 31 (Easter Sunday).

Free Federal forms and tax information booklets will also be available at the library.

Additionally, the East Hartford Senior Center is excited to announce that the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available to residents beginning on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and through Friday, April 12, 2024. The AARP Foundation sponsors the program, assisting individuals with a free preparation of federal and state tax returns at the East Hartford Senior Center. Individual tax returns will be prepared on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

To have your tax return prepared, taxpayers MUST make an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the Senior Center between 9 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Friday. The East Hartford Senior Center is located at 15 Milbrook Drive. For tax help appointments at the Senior Center, call 860-291-7460.

For your appointment at the Senior Center, please note the following requirements: 

In addition to a photo ID and the completed IRS "Intake and Interview Form," first-time taxpayers to the AARP Tax Program must also bring proof of their Social Security Numbers.   A year end 2023 Social Security statement will be accepted. For joint returns, it is important BOTH taxpayers be present.  If only one is present, you will have to return for us to complete and file your tax return.
 
To complete the process, taxpayers must bring last year’s tax returns (Federal & State), all statements of income (i.e. Soc Sec; W2, 1099’s, Sale of Stocks/Bonds, Interest/Dividend Statements, Gambling winnings), evidence of deductions (contributions, mortgage & home equity interest payments, medical, dental, prescription drug expenses) if you normally itemize deductions, and a blank check so refunds can be deposited in your checking account.