Free Tax Prep Services
Free Tax Preparation & Filing
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides FREE federal and state income tax assistance for low-to-moderate income individuals powered by IRS-certified volunteer preparers.
This program offers:
- FREE federal and state income tax preparation assistance by IRS-certified volunteers. Volunteers must certify annually to the IRS Volunteer Standards of Conduct (Ethics) certification and current tax law.
- Services are free of charge for individuals and/or families making at or below $89,000.
All information provided is kept strictly confidential.
In-Person Appointments
Schedule your FREE income tax assistance appointment at one of our various locations across Fairfield County. Call our automated appointment assistance line, available 24/7, at (860) 590-8910 or schedule an appointment online
File Your Return Online
Submit your documents electronically through our secure online portal, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No long lines, no waiting, and no appointment necessary. Sponsored by Code for America and GetYourRefund
File On Your Own
Upload your documents and file your return on your own utilizing TaxSlayer Facilitated Self-Assistance. Certified volunteers will be available to assist you if you need assistance. Service is only available for 2025 returns. Strict annual income limit of $89,000 applies.
Download Your Tax Prep Checklist Here
Frequently Asked Questions
The survey will ask you to submit pictures of all relevant tax forms and receipts and a photo ID. Examples include:
Wage forms (W-2)
Retirement income (1099-R)
Social Security benefits (1099-SSA)
Unemployment income (1099-G)
Self-employment income (1099-NEC)
Interest and dividend income (1099-INT/DIV)
Tuition statement (1098T)
Car tax payment (from town/city)
Real estate tax payment (from town/city)
Child care payments (from provider)
Self-employed business expenses (from your records)
Access Health CT insurance (1095-A)
If you are filing with a spouse and/or dependents(s), please upload all relevant documentation for them, too.
The tax returns will be prepared by IRS certified volunteers working within the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. These are the same talented, local volunteers who have prepared your taxes in the past. Information on this program can be found on the IRS website.
Yes! There are 2 tools used in the preparation and filing of your tax return. GetYourRefund, which was developed by Code for America, a nonprofit organization that works to make government services simple, effective and easy to use and TaxSlayer, which has been customized for use by the VITA program. Both tools follow security protocols that have been specified by the IRS.
Please give yourself at least 30 minutes to complete the questionnaire, depending on your comfort with technology. For your appointment, the tax preparer could take up to an hour with you depending upon the complexity of the return. Typically your return will be completed within 24-48 hours after your initial appointment, depending upon the complexity of the return.