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
- Taxpayers can file on their own free here. (United Way)
- 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 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.
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.
