TAKE THE NEXT STEP FOR FINANCIAL WELLNESS!

SimplifyCT is a free, no-commitment, government-certified service that helps people get their refunds by helping them to file their taxes.

We are now open to provide the following free IRS certified tax preparation options in Connecticut:

• In-Person Face to Face Appointments at one of our local sites.
• Virtual Online Tax Preparation through Code for America's GetYourRefund
• "Do It Yourself" Tax Preparation using IRS Direct File (with support)
• "Do It Yourself" Tax Preparation through TaxSlayer (with support)

For any questions, please call our customer support line at: 860-590-8910

Good News!!!

Based on the answers provided above, you qualify for FREE Income Tax Preparation Assistance through our VITA Program. Please answer the following questions to access our various options!

WE APOLOGIZE

Based on the answers provided above, you DO NOT qualify for FREE Income Tax Preparation Assistance through our program. We recommend that you seek assistance from a paid tax preparer.

QUESTIONS?

Call our SimplifyCT Call Center at 860-590-8910.

SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS

We provide FREE Income Tax Preparation Services through our statewide partners on the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. SimplifyCT and our partners have a variety of different service models. Please read the information below prior to making a selection:

Virtual VITA:

Submit your documents electronically through our secure Virtual VITA Program sponsored by Code for America and GetYourRefund! A link for secure document upload will be sent out once the platform is open in mid-January and your return will be expedited.

"Do It Yourself" through IRS Direct File and TaxSlayer FSA:

We will send you a specialized link to upload your documents and complete your return for FREE on your own through IRS Direct File or our software, TaxSlayer. Certified Volunteers will be available to assist you along the way with any questions you may have.

In-Person Assistance:

Schedule your FREE income tax assistance appointment at one of our various locations. If this option is selected, you will receive a message in mid-January to schedule your appointment through a local partner.

All of our appointments before April 15 are booked for the season, but don't worry! If you would like to file after April 15, appointments will become available in the new few weeks. We will reach back out to you to schedule an appointment that will work for you. Thank you!

WHAT TO BRING

In-Person Appointment

Thank you for submitting our Registration Form to have your Federal and State Income Tax Returns prepared for FREE through our program.

Documents Needed:

• Photo identification or valid driver’s license
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer ID Number(s) for all household members
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and your dependents
• Wage and earning statement(s) forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from all banks (Form 1099)
• Forms 1095 A, B or C, Affordable Care Act Statements
• Copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit (blank check or a letter from your bank)
• Other relevant information:
  • Receipts from child care providers, with provider’s identifying number
  • Education expenses and student loan information
  • List of all business income and expenses, if applicable
  • Married taxpayers filing a joint return: both spouses must be present to sign required forms

What are the next steps?

Please click next to learn how to schedule your VITA appointment with a local provider.

Should you have any additional questions or would like to speak with a certified tax preparer, please contact our call center at 860-590-8910 or email us at vita@simplifyct.org

Thank you for choosing VITA

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

To schedule an in-person appointment at one of our 13 locations in Fairfield County please:

CALL: 860-590-8910

TO SCHEDULE ONLINE: Click "Next", then "Review and Submit" and finally "Submit" to be redirected

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

To schedule an in-person appointment at one of our locations please:

CALL: 860-356-2000 available 24/7

TO SCHEDULE ONLINE: Click "Next", then "Review and Submit" and finally "Submit" to be redirected

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

To schedule an in-person appointment at one of our locations in Hartford and Windham counties please:

CALL: 211 then press 3, then press 6 to speak with a call specialist

TO SCHEDULE ONLINE: Click "Next", then "Review and Submit" and finally "Submit" to be redirected

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

To schedule an in-person appointment at one of our locations please:

CALL: 211 then press 3, then press 6 to speak with a call specialist

TO SCHEDULE ONLINE: Click "Next", then "Review and Submit" and finally "Submit" to be redirected

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

Virtual Tax Preparation

Thank you for submitting our Pre-Registration Form to have your Federal and State Income Tax Returns prepared for FREE through our program.

Documents Needed:

• Photo identification or valid driver’s license
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer ID Number(s) for all household members
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and your dependents
• Wage and earning statement(s) forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from all banks (Form 1099)
• Forms 1095 A, B or C, Affordable Care Act Statements
• Copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Bank account routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit
• Other relevant information:
  • Receipts from child care providers, with provider’s identifying number
  • Education expenses and student loan information
  • List of all business income and expenses, if applicable

Should you have any additional questions or would like to speak with a certified tax preparer, please contact our call center at 860-590-8910 or email us at vita@simplifyct.org

Thank you for choosing VITA

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION

Facilitated Self Assistance and Direct File

Thank you for submitting our Pre-Registration Form to have your Federal and State Income Tax Returns prepared for FREE through our program.

Documents Needed:

• Photo identification or valid driver’s license
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer ID Number(s) for all household members
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and your dependents
• Wage and earning statement(s) forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from all banks (Form 1099)
• Forms 1095 A, B or C, Affordable Care Act Statements
• Bank account routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit (blank check or a letter from your bank)
• Other relevant information:
  • Receipts from child care providers, with provider’s identifying number
  • Education expenses and student loan information
  • List of all business income and expenses, if applicable
    
    

Should you have any additional questions or would like to speak with a certified tax preparer, please contact our call center at 860-590-8910 or email us at vita@simplifyct.org

Is IRS Direct File best for You?

This quick questionnaire will determine if filing on your own by using IRS Direct File is your best option or if you would be better served by using Taxslayer on your own or our free IRS Certified Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Service called Get Your Refund.  We will re-direct you to one of these options if you are not eligible for IRS Direct File.

If you have any questions, kindly reach out to our Customer Service Team at 860-590-8910 and we will be happy to assist you.

Your SimplifyCT Team