CA$H Coalition VITA Program
Offers free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for qualifying individuals and families. Appointments for any of the sites listed below can be made at www.unitedwaygcr.org/cash.
Albany County sites:
Albany Public Library: 161 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12205
By appointment only
Catholic Central School: 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
By appointment or walk-in hours: 8:30 AM - 11 AM on the following dates: 2/8, 2/15, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/27, 4/10 & 4/15
Catholic Charities Albany: 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
By appointment or walk-in hours: 9 AM - 12:30 PM on the following Sundays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 4/7 & 4/14
University at Albany - Husted Hall: 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
By appointment only
Rensselaer County sites:
Hoosick VITA: 26 John Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
By appointment only
Hudson Valley Community College: 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
By appointment or walk-in hours: 1 PM - 3 PM on the following Fridays: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5 & 4/12
Saratoga County sites:
CAPTAIN Human Services: 5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3, Clifton Park, NY 12065
By appointment only
Program Information
Eligibility
Individuals and families with a total household income of $58,000 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 2023
- Did not sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of virtual currency
Application Process
Schedule an appointment online or see description for walk-in options
Required Documentation
- 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
- Tax forms showing income
- Copy of 2021 and 2022 tax returns, if available
Fees
None
Contact Info
Hours:
Visit website for appointment availability
Website:
https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/cash
Address:
1 Steuben PlaceAlbany NY 12207
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