The YWCA Hartford Region is again offering free tax-preparation services to needy households.
Its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services will be available beginning Jan. 31 through April 15 at no cost for individuals and families with household incomes up to $53,000 annually, YWCA said.
IRS-certified community volunteers prepare and electronically file federal and state tax returns and help individuals and families receive their proper credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit.
In 2014, YWCA said it served 250 filers — resulting in $461,472 in state and federal refunds to local families.
Tax preparers will be available by appointment in Hartford only at 135 Broad St. on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 5 to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Spanish-speaking tax preparers are available upon request.
Call United Way 2-1-1, a free, multilingual helpline open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, or YWCA at (860) 525-1163, ext. 129, to schedule an appointment or to receive further information.
Also, individuals or families with a household income up to $60,000 may file their own taxes for free online at: www.myfreetaxes.com/unitedway.
