Now there's more than one way to file your taxes for free.
VITA – VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
This service provides you with a trained volunteer income tax specialist who will prepare your taxes for you. They will ask you the right questions and process your paperwork according to your specific tax requirements. This free tax preparation service is for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. United Way believes that this free service helps more families achieve financial stability—and thrive.
Last tax season, almost 4,000 neighbors were served and through VITA, $1.1M were saved in tax prep fees. That's approximately $300 on average per client. If your income is $68,00 or under, consider filing your taxes for free with VITA!
IRS DIRECT FILE
This online tool allows you to file your taxes independently, directly with the IRS. It’s free, easy, accurate and secure, and you can file anytime of day according to your schedule. Direct File is now available in 25 participating states. Go here for more information on how to file with IRS Direct File.
To find the most convenient VITA location to file your taxes with assistance, below are the sites in Greater New Haven.
In-Person & Online Locations FOR 2025:
Beacon Falls Senior Center
57 N Main St, Beacon Falls, CT 06403
Wed 5pm-8pm, Call 203-723-2344 for appointment
Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT
Mondays and Wednesdays: 5pm-7:30p / Saturdays: 10am-1:30pm
No appointments, first come first served
Closings: 2/17, 3/31 and when schools close due to weather.
From January 27 thru April 14, 2025
M.L. Keefe Community Center
11 Pine St, Hamden, CT 06514
Every other Tues 3pm-8pm (starting 2/18/25), Thur 3pm-8pm, Walk-ins only
Spring Glen Church
1825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Mon 3:30pm-7:30pm, Call 211 for appointment
Community Baptist Church
143 Shelton Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Every other Sat 9am-12pm (starting 2/1/25), Call 203-562-7060
Community Action Agency of New Haven
419 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
Mon 5:30pm-8:30pm, Call 203-387-7700
Evergreen AAA VITA
43 Norton Ave, New Haven, CT 06514
In person, Tues & Thur 6pm-8:30pm
Gateway Community College
20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Students, Staff & Alumni, Mon & Tues 5:30pm-8:30pm, Appointments recommended, Visit website for appointment info
Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale Employees Only, Fri 10am-4pm
The Mitchell Library
37 Harrison St, New Haven, CT 06515
Mon 1pm-4pm, Call 211 for appointment
Tax Haven
150 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
Walk-ins & Clients, Wed 4pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
New Haven Free Public Library-Main Library
133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510
Mon-Thur 4pm-7:30pm, Fri 11am-4:30pm, Sat 11am-4pm
New Reach
267 Peck St, New Haven, CT 06513
Thur 4pm-7pm, Call 211 for appointment
New Haven Public Library-Wilson Branch
303 Washington Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
Tues 4:30pm-7:30pm, Sat 1pm-4pm, Call 203-946-2228 for appointment
Southern CT State University-School of Business
501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515
Wed 5pm-7:30pm, Call 211 for information
Spring Glen Church – 1825 Whitney Ave
Mondays: 3:30-7:30pm
Appointments only: call 211 or visit 211.com
Feb 3 – Apr 14
Fair Haven Library
182 Grand Ave, New Haven, CT 06513
Call 211 for information
West Haven Community House
227 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
Sat 9am-1pm, Call 211 for appointment
Woodbridge Senior Center
4 Meetinghouse Ln, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Tues 9am-1pm, Call 203-389-3429 for appointment
What You Need to File your Taxes
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Photo ID for you (and spouse if filing jointly)
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Social Security cards or statements for every member of your family included on your return
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W-2s and/or 1099s from ALL of your jobs in 2024
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Form 1099-G from the state of CT showing any unemployment compensation
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Interest, dividend and investment statements from your financial institutions
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Self-employed income and expenses
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Information on any expenses you paid in 2023: tuition and student loans (Form 1098T, 1098E); annual mortgage statement; charitable contributions; home or car taxes paid to your town; documentation from any child care provider of their tax ID number and how much you paid
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Form 1095A if you had health insurance through Access Health CT
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Want your refund direct deposited? Bring your routing and account number
Note: The federal income tax filing due date is April 15, 2025.
