Free tax preparation by certified volunteers can help you keep more of your money in your pocket.
United Way is helping hard-working families return more of their income through VITA.
United Way of Western Connecticut is proud to support Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs in our community every year and work alongside the Connecticut Association of Human Services (CAHS) and other community partners to provide this service that can put more dollars back into our community. Increasing the amount of Earned Income Tax Credits and returns, while providing a free service to ALICE households, has been shown to improve economic security.
VITA is a safe, simple way to file your taxes. With volunteers, VITA prepares tax returns at no cost for families that earn less than $55,000 per year by working as a team to make sure everything is right and that all returns are quality reviewed.
VITA Sites in Western Connecticut
For more information, and for locations throughout Connecticut, visit https://uwc.211ct.org/taxhelp
View our flier to confirm locations, telephone numbers, as well as the documents to bring with you to your VITA appointment.
2019 VITA Info Flier (PDF - English, Espanol, Português)
Danbury
Community Action Agency of Western CT
66 North St., Danbury, CT 06810
203-744-4700
Tues. & Thurs. 5 -8 pm
Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
Danbury VITA Inc.
152 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CT 06810
203-826-9517
Mon. 5 - 9 pm
Wed. 2 - 6 pm
Thurs. 2 - 9 pm
Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
Western CT State University
181 White St.,Warner Hall Room 103, Danbury, CT 06810
203-797-4511
Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
Stamford
Chester Addison Community Center
245 Selleck St., Stamford, CT 06902
203-348-6491
Mon.- Fri. 10 am - 2 pm (as needed)
Domus Trailblazers Academy
83 Lockwood Ave., Stamford, CT 06902
203-348-6491
Mon. & Wed. 6 - 9 pm
Sat. 9:30 am - 1 pm
Ferguson Library
One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902
203-351-8221
Sun. 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Additional Resources for Greater Financial Stability
Explore additional programs for a more secure financial future and resources for money management and financial stability:
- The Connecticut Money School (www.ctmoney.org) offers free financial education classes on topics like budgeting, debt, saving, credit and homeownership. For more information, contact Barbara Steadman, 860-951-2212 ext. 244.
- United Way Financial Opportunity Center (www.uwwesternct.org/foc) offers clients confidential one-on-one budget coaching, credit repair and asset-building. For more information, contact Casey Levene, 203-297-6674.
- EARN Starter Savings Program (www.earn.org/ctuw) offers a matched savings program where you can earn up to $60 when you save at least $20/month over 6 months. For more information, visit www.earn.org/ctuw or call 888-487-3276.
- 2-1-1 (www.211ct.org) offers a comprehensive database of all social service supports available in Connecticut. For more information, visit www.211ct.org or call 2-1-1.