VITA - Free Tax Preparation Services in Niagara County

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CCCS Buffalo has officially launched our 8th year of providing free tax preparation services in Niagara County through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

If your 2021 income was $57,000 or less, you can have
your federal and state taxes e-filed for FREE!

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the service this year will function similar to last year's, in a drop-off/virtual manner, to minimize exposure by limiting face-to-face interactions.  Masks are required.

Individuals will visit one of our two sites to speak with a trained VITA tax volunteer for a short time, drop off their documents, and provide identification and completed intake/consent forms.  Volunteers will conduct the intake process by scanning and uploading documents to secure tax software, then prepare the tax returns offsite/remotely.  Taxpayers will then come back to the physical site 1-2 weeks after their initial appointment to finalize their return, sign off on the e-filing, and obtain a paper copy of their return.

Call us now at (716) 712-2060 to schedule an appointment,
as slots are filling up very quickly!

LOCKPORT: Tuesdays through 4/5/22
Lockport Public Library (Community Room)
23 East Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
Access through the lower level on Grigg Lewis Way, across from Cornerstone Ice Rink

NIAGARA FALLS: Wednesdays through 4/6/22
Pinnacle Community Services
1522 Main St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Corner of Main St and Linwood Ave, parking available on Main St or parking lot on Linwood Ave

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