My Free Taxes
File your taxes for free and get the assistance you need.
MyFreeTaxes is a free, national, online tax filing program offered by United Way. United Way is committed to ensuring that people can easily and accurately file their taxes for free and receive the refunds they deserve.
- MyFreeTaxes is mobile optimized so anyone can access MyFreeTaxes from their computer, tablet or smart phone.
- Most filers complete their taxes in less than an hour.
- MyFreeTaxes is completely free for federal and state returns.
Visit their website at https://myfreetaxes.com/
My Free Taxes Helpline is 866-698-9435
Tax Prep
Families with annual income under $57,000 are eligible for the VITA program in Capstone’s Morrsville office.
- Call tax hotline at 802-477-5148.
- VITA will send a package of paperwork and schedule an appointment
- Bring completed paperwork to scheduled appointment
- Questions: lsudhoff@capstonevt.org
See if you qualify for free file of VT taxes.
Jeudevine Memorial Library has prepared a helpful list of tax preparation resources.
Refundable Tax Credits: Refundable tax credits put money back in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers.
- The IRS offers various resources to explain these tax credits.
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-to moderate-income workers.
- Child Tax Credit (CTC) helps families with children.
- American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) helps taxpayers who pay higher education expenses.
- Premium Tax Credit (PTC) helps taxpayers cover the premiums for health insurance purchased through the Health Insurance
Marketplace.
Learn about managing money
- Capstone Community Action offers free personalized money coaching services including credit coaching, budgeting, and building a savings plan. Coach Mary Johnson is available for appointments by phone Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Capstone is also offering Money Conversations financial literacy class every week.
- Vermont Matching Savings (VMS), Capstone Community Action's VMS program allow participants to save $1,000 within two years and match their savings to go towards an important asset.
This program provides:
- Financial assistance and aid
- Financial education workshops
Participants can use their savings and match for:
- Home purchase
- Home repair
- College or vocational education
- Job skills training or certification
- Start or expand a business
- Some grants also allow tools required by your job, and the purchase or repair of a vehicle for employment purposes
Contact mdougherty@capstonevt.org for an application or call the receptionist at 802-479-1053 and give them your name, address, and phone number and say your are interested in the VT Matched Savings.
- Money Canvas is a free money coaching service that empowers you to build healthier budgeting, spending and saving habits. Using a one-on-one coaching format, Money Canvas starts by helping you see your money more clearly. The program shares foundational lessons about money management while helping you create healthy everyday habits that allow you to free up money to put toward your financial priorities.
- Book a session on their website.
- Learn more about their program.
Economic Services
Vermont Economic Services administers several benefits that help Vermonters meet their basic needs: 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance & Reach Up. Apply online or by phone at 1-800-479-6151.
Child Care Financial Assistance
Lamoille Family Center processes applications for Child Care Financial Assistance. To apply, visit their website. For questions call 802-888-5229 ext 151.
Unemployment Resources
For employment and unemployment resources visit our Employment Resources page.
Furnace servicing
Capstone offers free clean and tune services for eligible households with economic need. Call 802-479-1053.
Veterinary
The Mitzvah Fund provides low-cost, compassionate veterinary care to qualified recipients.
Grants
The Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI): funding for grant writing assistance so rural communities and small businesses can access funding for community and business development projects. Questions: liz@vhcb.org or (802) 828-3370.
Northern Community Investment Corporation: capital and expertise to strengthen businesses, communities, and employment opportunities. Lending solutions, large project financial packaging, cost sharing professional services, project development, grant writing, and management. They have now merged with New Hampshire's Community Loan Fund but they still support vermonters.
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