Albany Community Action Partnership VITA
Offers free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for qualifying individuals and families.
Program Information
Eligibility
Albany County residents with a total household income of $60,000 or less who:
- Are US citizens, green card holders, or married to one
- Had income from wages, self-employment, and / or government benefits
- Had self-employment expenses of $35,000 or less
- Did not own rental property
- Did not sell a house (unless it was a primary residence, the gain was less than $250,000 ($500,000 if filing jointly), and have not sold another house in the last 2 years
- Did not declare bankruptcy in 2022
- Did not receive Military Pay
- Did not sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of virtual currency
Application Process
Appointment required; call for information
Required Documentation
- Mailing address information
- Social Security Card for each member of the household being claimed (Form SSA-1099 will work in lieu of the card)
- Picture ID for the taxpayer who will sign the return
- If choosing direct deposit: banking information, including the name of the bank, routing, and account number
- Copy of 2020 and 2021 tax returns, if available
Fees
None
Contact Info
Hours:
Appointments from January 5 - April 7, 2023
Monday and Wednesday, 1 PM - 4 PM; Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Business Line
Address:
333 Sheridan AvenueAlbany NY 12206
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