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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE 

2020 Tax Season Information

Income-eligible Winsor and Windham County residents can now schedule an appointment for free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered by SEVCA in collaboration with Granite United Way. Experienced IRS-certified volunteers are trained and ready to prepare tax returns for area taxpayers with household income up to $66,000. Appointments are available on select dates in Westminster, White River Junction, and Windsor 1/27- 4/9. Residents of nearby communities in New Hampshire may also make appointments at these sites.

SEVCA will provide free tax assistance by appointment only at the following locations: 

  • · SEVCA’s main office in Westminster on Tuesdays 

  • · St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in White River Junction on Mondays

  • · Windsor Resource Connection Center on select Thursdays

VITA volunteers can help with special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax  and the Affordable Care Act’s Premium Tax Credits.  They also prepare state income tax returns, Homestead Declarations for property tax adjustments, and Renter’s Rebate claims. In addition to free tax return assistance, VITA sites offer free electronic filing. Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper — even faster, when tax refunds are deposited directly into a bank account.

Appointments will fill up quickly, so taxpayers are urged to make an appointment as soon as possible. Appointments in Westminster can be made by calling 800-464-9951or simply 2-1-1 from a NH phone, or use the online scheduling system at http://nhtaxhelp.org/ (go to “Schedule an appointment now,” navigate to the White River Junction or Windsor site listing, and click on an available date and time). Be sure to provide your contact information, including address, email, and phone number so you can be notified in case of weather cancellations.

Important Information:

 What to Bring to Your Tax Appointment

 

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