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CA$H Coalition VITA Program | CA$H Coalition of the Greater Capital Region

1 Steuben Place, Albany, NY 12207

Eligibility

Individuals and families with a total household income of $60,000 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 2024- Did not sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of virtual currency

Required documents

  • 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 2023 and 2024 tax returns, if available
Voice

Application process

Schedule an appointment online

Fees

None

Service area

Saratoga, NY Rensselaer, NY Albany, NY
Offers free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for qualifying individuals and families. Appointments can be made at www.unitedwaygcr.org/cash.
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Providing organization

CA$H Coalition of the Greater Capital Region