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Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Assistance (VITA) Program
The mission of the VITA program is to assist eligible taxpayers in satisfying their tax responsibilities by providing free tax return preparation.
What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has been in existence for 50 years, offering free tax help to people who cannot afford professional assistance. Volunteers come from all backgrounds and undergo a comprehensive training program. Tax preparers must pass annual certifying exams to prove their understanding of relevant tax laws and proficiency of e-filing and tax preparation methods using IRS-approved software. SEVCA also provides assistance to Vermont residents that aren’t required to file a tax return, but need assistance with their Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit Claim, or Renter Credit Claim. We can support you year-round.
Who Qualifies?
- People who generally make $64,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities
- Elderly taxpayers 65+
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers.
Where are you located?
- SEVCA Main Office – 91 Buck Drive, Westminster 05089
- SEVCA Brattleboro Office- 15 Grove Street , Brattleboro
05301
- Windsor Connection Resource Center, 1 Railroad Ave, Windsor 05089
How do I get help?
- This year SEVCA’s 15 VITA volunteers completed over 700 returns for local taxpayers from locations throughout Windham and Windsor counties. SEVCA will still provide tax-prep services to qualified taxpayers after April 15, 2024.
- To request an appointment click here.
- For questions or more information, call or text Emily Strasser at 802-428-3032, or email estrasser@sevca.org.