The Town of Maine Tax Assessor oversees the programs that lower a persons taxes and/or provide financial assistance.

Offers free state and federal tax return preparation services.

Specialized in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.

Volunteers trained by IRS/NYS Taxation to assist taxpayers with filing their Federal and NYS tax returns. Taxpayers bring previous year's tax return and info. Call Office for Aging or AARP for locations and times.

The Town of Kirkwood Tax Assessor oversees the programs that help to lower a residents taxes or provide financial assistance. Phone for an appointment.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Tax season can be very stressful for those who are struggling. Finding someone to complete and file taxes reliably, at a fair cost, can be hard. And the idea of sorting through personal finances when money is tight can add a high level of stress. Of course, avoiding filing could lead to some negative consequences:

•Missing out on much-needed (and deserved) tax refunds

•Penalties or fines

CEO wants to make it as easy as possible for you to file your tax returns. That is why CEO offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax help to working families who cannot prepare their own tax returns.

VITA’s volunteers are trained to complete your tax return accurately, accessing credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. The VITA program can complete both Federal and State tax returns and is able to e-file for a faster refund. VITA workers can also link you with banking resources and financial education. The program collaborated with United Way and the CASH Coalition.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for VITA services, in 2017:

•Your household income was less than $54,000

•You worked in New York State

•You did not receive income from rental property

•You did not receive military pay

•You did not sell a house, stocks, bonds or other financial assets

•And, if you are self-employed, you did not have any employees or inventor/depreciation/ business expenses worth more than $5,000

Contact Us:

For more information on the VITA program, please contact:

Renata Gwozdz, Community Services Manager

Phone: (518) 272-6012 ext. 242

Free tax preparation services for income-qualified individuals.

Offers free state and federal income tax return preparation services

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program sponsored by the IRS to provide free tax preparation for qualified residents. Locally, Tri-County United Way, Cornell Cooperation Extension — Washington County and the Moreau Community Center have partnered to create a network of VITA volunteers who serve residents of Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga counties.

Families and Individuals with an income of $57,000 or less are eligible to have their federal and state income taxes prepared by one of our IRS-certified volunteers for free. Our volunteers are not qualified to complete returns for those with rental income, self-employed income, active military income, stock sales and farm income.

Provides information on real property ownership, deeds, survey references, land and building assessments, tax maps, exemptions, tax rates, and jurisdictions of special districts, county town, village, school district, and board of assessment review.

We provide assistance with applications for Real Property Tax Credit; Real Property Tax Exemption and School Tax Relief (STAR). We offer a volunteer assistance program to help seniors complete annual tax returns.