VITA free tax preparation

NEW LEBANON — A volunteer organization that assists taxpayers to prepare their tax returns will provide free services in New Lebanon. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be held at Feb. 29 at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 732 Route 20, New Lebanon. Appointments are available at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 24.

Applicants must have a family income of less than $66,000. for the tax year 2019, and the applicant must bring with him/her, for each person named on the tax return: 1) Photo identification for the person or persons if joint filing; 2) W-2, 1099 and other IRS forms as appropriate; 3) Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit; 4) Social Security card for each person listed on your tax form; 5) Form 1095-A; 6) Childcare documentation; and 7) Unemployment forms.

To register, or for more information, call Mary at 518-733-0469. The VITA presence in Columbia County is the result of the combined efforts of the Seniors’ Ministry of Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph Parish, and the Vita Team at Circles of Mercy in Rensselaer.