Free Income Tax Preparation

State Representative Joe Gresko (D)
121st Connecticut House District

Dear Neighbor,

With the tax deadline quickly approaching on April 15th, now is the time to take action if you haven’t filed yet. Connecticut residents have access to a variety of free resources to help complete both state and federal tax returns accurately and on time.

Whether you need in-person assistance, prefer online filing, or need guidance on available tax credits, these services are here to ensure you meet the deadline with less stress and confusion.

The IRS Direct File Tool is an option for anyone who lived and earned their income in Connecticut last year. You can use this resource if you have one or more of the following types of income:

W-2 (income from employer)

1099-G (unemployment compensation

SSA-1099 (Social Security benefits)

1099-R (income from employer-sponsored pension and retirement account)

1099-SA (distributions for qualified medical expenses from Health Savings Accounts)

1099-INT (interest income)

Click here to get started:

https://directfile.irs.gov/?utm_source=Gresko&utm_campaign=58d6c6772d-The+April+15th+Tax+Deadline+is+Approaching&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-587b0b9c90-48550857

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is staffed by IRS-certified volunteers who are specifically trained to help qualifying individuals including low- to moderate-income taxpayers, people with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency, prepare and file both federal and state tax returns accurately. They can assist in claiming valuable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can lead to a significant increase in your refund.

To access VITA services, taxpayers can visit an in-person VITA site, typically located at community centers, libraries, and nonprofit organizations. Many VITA sites also offer convenient drop-off or virtual options, allowing you to submit documents securely and have a preparer complete your return remotely.

Here are some of the eligibility requirements for VITA:

Household income less than $68,000

If self-employed, business expenses should be less than $35,000

No income from a rental property

Click here to book your appointment:

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/yk0jq0dv/?utm_source=Napoli&utm_campaign=9d8835894d-Medicaid+Reimbursement%2C+Free+Tax+Help&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_821eadb8a7-9d8835894d-

Don’t miss out on other opportunities below to save money when filing your taxes:

IRS Services
Connecticut Department of Revenue Serviced (DRS)
AARP
UConn Law Tax Clinic

As always, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact my office at (860) 240-8585 or email me directly.