Free State, Federal Tax Prep For Incomes Under $53K11:17AM / Thursday, January 29, 2015 | |
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Three nonprofit community organizations have partnered to offer free tax preparation services to Berkshire County households with incomes of less than $53,000.
Some of these households may also qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $6,044.
With funding from the Berkshire United Way; Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity and CONSTRUCT have joined forces to provide a free VITA Tax sevice. VITA is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program by IRS trained and certified volunteers.
Berkshire County residents meeting the household income requirement should call 413.442.3181 to schedule appointments in Pittsfield or Great Barrington. Residents are encouraged to call as soon as possible to ensure an appointment.
For those who electronically file on their own, use this website: http://myfreetaxes.com/upstreetfreetax. If household income is less than $58,000, state and federal filing will be free. Residents will need a valid email address to file online.
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