NHFPL offers free annual tax preparation assistance through partnership with Yale’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Our tax preparation site will be operating online and in person this year. See below for more information.

Tax Preparation Forms and Booklets
Need the traditional paper tax forms?
Federal forms are available at all 5 of our library locations! Call your local branch to pickup your blank 2021 tax forms. (Contact information is available at the bottom of this page.) Federal tax forms are also available virtually via the IRS website.
All State of CT tax forms will be available online this year on the CT Department of Revenue Services website.
Current NHFPL policy is that printing tax forms is free of charge at the library; we cannot provide instructional booklets at this time. For more information, call the Ives Reference Desk at 203-946-8130 or contact your nearest branch.
Online Tax Preparation
To schedule an online appointment, follow this link. Remaining appointments are limited.
In-Person Preparation Services at NHFPL
This year, VITA will be back for limited in-person tax prep services at our Ives and Wilson branches. See below for location-specific details:
Ives Main Library | 133 Elm Street | Walk-ins Only (first come, first served)
VITA in-person tax services at Ives Main Library will begin on Wednesday, February 9th at 4 PM in the Performing Arts Area on the Lower Level. Walk-ins are welcome and will be able to sign in for an available time slot with a VITA volunteer on a first come, first served basis (no appointments, so come early).
Tax prep hours at this location are:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 3:30 PM to 5 PM
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4 PM to 7:30 PM
Fridays and Saturdays: 11 AM to 4:30 PM
Due to Covid safety measures, masks must be worn and social distancing measures will be in place. Visitors will be asked to leave as a result of failure to observe these measures.
Wilson Branch | 303 Washington Avenue | APPOINTMENT REQUIRED (See below)
VITA tax prep volunteers offer in-person services to the community beginning February 15th. Masks and social distancing is required. Sign up one week in advance for appointments either by stopping by the Wilson Library or by calling 203-946-2228. No call no show appointments will not be rescheduled. Priority will be given to those without access to technology.
Tax prep hours at this location are:
Tuesdays: 4 PM to 7 PM
Saturdays: 1 PM to 4 PM
Click Here for FREE, IN-PERSON New Haven Tax Prep Providers
Community Action Agency of New Haven
419 Whalley Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203)-387-7700, press 6 for VITA
Operating Hours (call the site to verify):
Tuesday | 5 pm – 8
Thursday 5 pm – 8 pm
Gateway Community College
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 285-2000
More Info.
In person / Appointment Required
STUDENTS ONLY
Havenly Treats – English & Espanol
25 Temple St.
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203)-816-0137
Operating Hours. (call the site to verify):
First Come, First Serve
Tuesday | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 329-5098 – Dr. Frank Bevvino
Beginning March 2, 2022
Call to Make an Appointment
Wednesday 5pm – 7:30 pm
Click Here for More FREE Tax Prep Providers In the Greater New Haven Area (Online/Drop Off/LIMITED In-Person)
Provider (Call directly for details) | Service Type |
Beacon Falls Senior Center 57 N Main Street Beacon Falls CT, 06403 (203) 723-2344 More Info. | Call 211 to make an appointment Wednesday 5pm – 8pm |
Branford Counseling & Community Services 342 Harbor Street Branford CT, 06405 (203) 481-4248 More Info. | Call 211 to make an appointment Monday 9am – 1 pm Thursday 1pm – 4pm |
Brookside Estates 6 Solomon Crossing New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 691-8681 More Info. | Online Only for the public; (In-Person for Residents Only) |
Evergreen AAA VITA 43 Norton St. New Haven, CT (203) 668-8413 More Info. | Drop Off/Pick Up Monday | 6pm – 9pm Tuesday | 6 pm – 9 pm |
Hamden Adult Ed VITA 2040 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT, 06514 (203) 407-2028 More Info. | In-Person or Online Proof of Vaccination Required (In-Person Appts) Monday & Wednesday 5pm – 7:30pm Saturday 10am – 1:30pm |
M.L. Keefe Community Center 11 Pine St. Hamden, CT 06514 (203) 562-5129 More Info. | Drop Off* |
New Financial Empowerment Center New Haven Financial Empowerment Center 316 Dixwell Ave New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 946-8523 More Info. | Online Only Call to Make an Appointment |
Tax Haven Fair Haven Community Health Center 150 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT 06511 (475) 355-7873 Email: [email protected] More Info. | Online Only Call or email to make an appointment |
West Haven Community House 227 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 934-5221 More Info. | In-Person or Online Monday 5pm – 7:30pm Saturday 9am – 12pm |
Women and Family Life Center 96 Fair Street Guilford, CT 06437 (203) 458-6699 More Info. | Online Only Call to Make an Appointment |
Woodbridge Senior Center 4 Meetinghouse Lane Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 389-2328 More Info. | In Person Drive-Thru Online Tuesday 9am – 1pm |
Please contact these locations directly to confirm details & hours before traveling.
*Drop off services are offering pre-packets that consist of a Checklist, Consent Form, Intake Sheet, and Survey. They may be picked up at the drop off location and then dropped back off with the necessary documents and someone will be in contact for pick up.
Click Here for More Information on 2021 Taxes
United Way’s Listing of Free Tax Prep (In-person & Online): https://uwgnh.org/news_post/2021-vita/
IRS Listing of Free Tax Prep (In person & Online): https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/jsp/vita.jsp?zip=06511&lat=41.3212912&lng=-72.9283391&radius=10
CT.gov Listing of Free Tax Prep (In person & Online): https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Individuals/VITA-TCE/Free-Income-Tax-Assistance#vita