NEW YORK Taxpayers who still need to file their 2011 or prior year income tax return may still be eligible for free income tax assistance at one of several Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites still open in New Jersey.
Through the IRS VITA program free income tax preparation assistance is provided by IRS certified volunteers to those taxpayers who qualify.Volunteer return preparation programs are provided through partnerships between the IRS and community based organizations. They offer free help in preparing simple tax returns for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers.Several sites throughout the state are still open to assist.Eligible taxpayers should call for an appointment.
The following VITA sites are still available in New Jersey:
Atlantic CountyCommunity Enterprise Corp. 609-383-2346 through June 30, 2012
Essex County Newark Now 973-624-3733 through Dec. 20, 2012
Hudson CountyHOPES Cap, Inc. 888-409-2935 through Oct. 15, 2012
Middlesex CountyElijahs Promise at 732-545-9002 through Nov. 30, 2012 United Way of Central Jersey 732-247-3727 through Oct. 15, 2012
Passaic CountyCommunity Enterprise Corp. 973-340-2346 through June 30, 2012
Somerset CountyBernardsville Public Library 908-766-0118 through Dec. 30, 2012