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Please note that IRC cannot provide legal advice in regards to filing taxes. (For information on other Financial Literacy services in IRC, Click here!)
If you are earning income, you have a duty to file taxes. More details on filing eligibility can be found on the IRS website.
FREE VITA TAX PREPARATION SITES
FREE VITA TAX PREPARATION SITES
United Way of Greater Union County
Limited drop-off and in-person in Elizabeth
Schedule an appointment: (201) 201-4522, (908) 353-7171
Drop-off/Remote in Newark
Schedule an appointment: (888) 829-3711
HOPES Partnership
In-Person in Hoboken, Jersey City, West New York, Plainfield, Somerset
Schedule an appointment: (201) 468-8805
Use the IRS VITA Site Locator to find the closest site near you.
Please note: The Elizabeth Public Library is NOT a VITA site this year.
AFTER-FILING RESOURCES
· Checking refund status
o NJ State Refund Status Tracker
o IRS Federal Refund Status Tracker
· Making payments and checking balance
o NJ State Taxation Payments and NJ State Payment Plan Setup
o IRS Federal Payments and IRS Federal Payment Plan Setup
IRS CONTACT INFORMATION
· Internal Revenue Service: 1-800-829-1040
· NJ Division of Taxation: (609) 943-5000
IRC Tax Education Resources
· IRC SAFE’s Financial Education Video on Taxes in the U.S.
· IRC Taxes Handout
Tax Preparation (Select your language from the yellow buttons below to find more information)
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
People who generally make $67,000 or less
Persons with disabilities; and
Limited English-speaking taxpayers
Financial Literacy Youtube Videos
Other Financial Literacy Programs & Services
Union County
Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO)
Offered Services: Credit-building opportunities and loans including auto loan, education/training loan, immigration loan, personal loan, auto refinance loan
📍 IRC Elizabeth Office
📞 Financial Capabilities Team: (862) 348-0071
Additional Info: You must be an IRC client residing in NJ and working with a Financial Coach from our office.
NJ Citizen Action
Offered Services: VITA, First-Time Homebuyer, Rental & Foreclosure Counseling, Fair Housing, Free Healthcare Enrollment Assistance, Consumer Education
📍 Economic Security Center, 165 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
📞 (973) 273-0315 or toll-free 1 (888) 829-3711
Jersey City Public Literacy Programs
Jersey City Public Literacy Programs
(Must be a Hudson County resident)
(Must be a Hudson County resident)
Adult Learning Center, Jersey City Free Public Library:
📍 427 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
📞 201-547-4518
Programs Offered:
ESL Classes
Basic Literacy
Conversation Club
Exam Prep (Citizenship class, GRE, SAT)
Computer Skills
Financial Literacy
Workforce Readiness
Cultural Literacy
HOPES Community Action Plan
Offered Services: Financial Literacy, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
📍 David E. Rue Building, 301 Garden Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
📞 1-855-OK-HOPES
📠 Fax: 201-653-8213
Accompany Capital
Offered Services: Small business support including access to loans, workshops/webinars, business counseling, IDA savings programs, and resources for women entrepreneurs
📍 11 Broadway, Suite 1515, New York, NY 10004
📞 (212) 898-7850
Additional Info: Office is based in NY, but they do work with clients from NJ
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