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We get tax help for the people who need it most

Services

Free Tax Prep Services

In-person or virtually, we assist low-income individuals and families to file their taxes at no charge.

Financial Coaching

We provide in-person and online coaching classes to help members of our community learn money management skills to set them up for future success.

Free Bank Account Setup

For our clients who don’t have banking resources, we assist in setting up accounts at local banks to help save and plan for the future.

Get Involved!

Free Tax Prep Services

In-person or virtually, we assist low-income individuals and families to file their taxes at no charge.

Careers At SimplifyCT

Looking to make a difference in your professional life? Check out our available positions

Join Our Board

Make a difference in our community by giving of your time and energy as a board member.

Resources

Tax Tools

Find everything you need to get started on filing your taxes, for individuals, families, and self-employed people.

Volunteer Resources

For our wonderful volunteers: training links, downloadable resources, and more!

Our Impact

Returns Processed (2025)

Dollars In Federal/ CT State refunds returned

Dollars in Federal Child tax credits

Dollars, Our Clients’ Average Annual Income

Dollars Refunded in State Child Tax Credits

Volunteers Assisting Taxpayers

Hours of Volunteer Service

Our Partners

Support Our Work

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Testimonials

It is my pleasure to advise you on my recent experience of having my taxes done remotely by VITA. From start to finish, VITA streamlines the process as if you are sitting in front of them. Their knowledge and expertise assures you the best possible return, and more importantly, you feel confident that it was done by a tax professional. I am extremely grateful for your tax service and especially grateful for these services.

Elaine in Lower Fairfield County, CT

Getting relief funds quickly and efficiently into the hands of Connecticut residents who need it the most is at the core of the mission of 4-CT’s pandemic response. The Virtual VITA project is a perfect embodiment of that. We are incredibly proud of the impact that this project has had during the past six months and believe that the Virtual VITA platform will continue to increase access to tax preparation services and benefits for under-served populations well beyond the pandemic.

4-CT CEO Ted Yang

SimplifyCT was so helpful to get the things I need. Filing my taxes for free stopped me from living from paycheck to check. It helped alleviate the stress of having to budget so carefully.

Alexandia, Lower Fairfield County resident

The refund check I got helped me take care of my kids, and household and buy extra things that I need for them. The service was great.

Ayla, Norwalk, CT

We were having trouble trying to file our taxes and it was hard, then we found SimplifyCT. If the people weren’t so nice and patient with us we never would have filed. They made it easy and helped guide us. Everyone was really really nice and patient with us and guided us through the whole process.

Andrew, Groton, CT

I had just moved back to CT when I found SimplifyCT, and they were so, so helpful in the moving the process! With the refund and child tax credits, I was able to get all the things my son needed to start school. It was a huge relief!

Alma, Westport, CT

SimplifyCT’s free tax service helped me a lot because I wasn’t working at the time. The refund and credits made buying food and paying bills way easier. I actually recommend it! I have been using it for 3 years and they always answer all my questions.

Amanda, Norwalk, CT

Getting that refund eased our budget and allowed for more disposable income to be able to do things with family.

Bridget, Norwalk CT

The whole process was really easy and the volunteer answered all my questions. I got a refund that helped with the bills and other things that come up every month.

Blerina, Norwalk CT

I was having a problem because someone else had claimed my daughter on their tax return. The volunteer I worked with helped me solve the problem and get a refund. It provided a little extra for my family and gave me something I’d hadn't been able to provide before.

Beverly, Middletown, CT

The SimplifyCT team was great because communication was so clear so that I could plan how to get to my appointment on time. The refund gave me money to buy toiletries and food for me and my son.

Anabel, Stamford, CT

The tax credit money was a blessing from God. Sometimes food is expensive and I used the money to buy food.

Ana, Norwalk, CT

It enabled me to feel more secure providing for my daughter. Taxes are really high in CT and when you are not bringing in 70K or higher, it's difficult to make the money stretch. I really appreciate that there is a non-profit that is helping us who are struggling to file our taxes. I have become lower income after my divorce and it feels good to be helped by this organization.

Amy, Naugatuck, CT

The refund was really need, I'm struggling bad. I am very appreciative of the free service!

Amy, Norwalk, CT

My wife got an operation so I was the only one working so things got hard financially. I used all the refund money to feed my 8 year old son. SimplifyCT helped us a lot.

Amir, Stamford, CT