Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)

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Taxes can be confusing, that's why NEKCA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is here to help! If you live in Caledonia, Orleans or Essex County, and have a household income under $67,000 you are eligible for FREE tax assistance. Our team can help you file your State and Federal returns, Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Credit, and Renters Credit. If you have dependents living in your home and you're not sure if you are eligible for an earned income tax credit or child tax credit, you can contact us for an appointment or over the phone consultation.

Our certified volunteers and paid staff will help you file during our normal tax season or can help if you did not get a chance to file after tax season is over. If you have received a confusing letter from the IRS, or forgot to file a property tax adjustment claim, we can assist you at no cost. Vermonters with disabilities and limited English speaking are also eligible for this FREE service.

We help Vermonters each year claim their refunds and credits and help put dollars back into our communities.

To schedule an appointment, call NEKCA at 855-663-5224. We have sites in St Johnsbury, Newport, Island Pond and Canaan.

What to bring:

· W-2's, 1099's, and any other tax documents you may have received, a valid driver's license or ID and social security cards for yourself and dependents.

· If you're a homeowner, you will need to bring your most recent tax bill.

· Renters DO NOT need a landlord certificate anymore. This is all done online now, with just your address and unit number.

· Other important documents include: annual childcare expense form from your daycare provider, annual 1099-SSA form from social security/disability.

· If you have 'Vermont Health Connect' health insurance, please bring your 1095-A.

· Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit.

NEKCA is excited to invite you to our FREE upcoming financial literacy workshop - Financial Reset - 5 Tips to Improve Your Finances in 2025. For those looking for additional one on one help, contact Nate Sanders to schedule FREE money coaching meetings at 802-323-7389, or at Nsanders@nekcavt.org. Anyone who attends a workshop plus meets with a money coach receives a $25 gift card.

Workshop: Financial Reset - 5 Tips to Improve Your Finances in 2025
When: Friday, December 13th at 12:00pm
Where: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86587168304#success
Cost: Free

NEKCA is excited to invite you to our FREE upcoming money coaching workshop - Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. For those looking for additional one on one help, contact Nate Sanders to schedule FREE money coaching meetings at 802-323-7389, or at Nsanders@nekcavt.org. Anyone who attends a workshop plus meets with a money coach receives a $25 gift card.

Workshop: Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When: Friday, November 8th at 12:00pm
Where: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86587168304#success
Cost: Free