Tax season is upon us! For some valuable tips as you get ready to file take a look at this informative article, 8 Money-Saving Tax Tips for Parents
Do you need help filing your taxes this year? There are a few options families can take advantage of:
~ For assistance in filing your taxes online you can access free help through the National United Way at MyFreeTaxes.com
~ Locally, The United Way of Greater Nashua and several area organizations have teamed-up with The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) to offer free tax preparation services to individuals who generally make $58,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns, claiming the child tax credits, earned income tax credits, and missed stimulus payments. For more details and to make an appointment go to NH Tax Help or call The United Way of Greater Nashua at 603-864-0205 or call 2-1-1. More information about VITA can be found at the United Way website **Clients that struggle to get out of the house can arrange a 100% virtual tax appointment. Support is also available in many different languages**
~ The River Center in Peterborough, NH offers Free Tax Preparation Services to eligible families. If your household income is $60,000 or less you are eligible to have your tax return prepared and e-filed for free by IRS-certified volunteers. Their IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program runs from the end of January to mid-April. To make an appointment call (603) 924-6800 or email info@rivercenternh.org
For more on local financial resources and programs look to our Finance page.