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Bethpage VITA Program

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

 

2024 Bethpage VITA Program

We are happy to announce that the 21st annual Bethpage VITA program is returning for both in- person and virtual services!

In-person and Virtual services are available to taxpayers through appointments only. Dates, times, and locations will vary, and taxpayers must complete the Bethpage VITA Appointment application to be scheduled for an appointment.

Limited In-Person appointments will be available at the following areas:

  • Touro Law University, Central Islip NY
  • HPS Parent Resource Center, Hempstead
  • Select library locations in Nassau & Suffolk Counties

The Bethpage VITA appointment application is now available to taxpayers. Click the Taxpayers button below to get started.

If you have any questions, please contact Community Development at community@bethpagefcu.com or (516) 349-4288.

The IRS manages the VITA/TCE program. The program is operated and staffed by volunteers who are not tax professionals.

Taxpayers Volunteers

Events

Filing Season Readiness
Bethpage Webinar Series

Date: Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm EST

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Presenters: Christopher Morell, IRS Taxpayer Advocate Office & Christopher Meislahn, New York State Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office
Facilitators: Ever Martinez & Jessica Lucas

Tax filing season is right around the corner, and for most taxpayers the process of getting ready can be confusing, frustrating and expensive. Join us for this workshop where we will share numerous, straightforward and valuable tips for organizing your documents, and records for this years tax filing season. Including where to find free help with tax preparation, working with your tax preparer, filing extensions and how to receive assistance from your local Taxpayer Advocate Office.

 


 

Bethpage VITA – FSA “Use our Software for Free”
Webinar Series

Date: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm EST

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Presenters: Ever Martinez, Community Development Relationship Manager & Robert Smith NY State Department of Taxation & Finance
Facilitators: Jessica Lucas

Join us for this virtual information session, presented by the Bethpage VITA program and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, to learn about the options available for filing your Federal and New York State income taxes at no cost! The NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will be facilitating a series of virtual lab sessions for Bethpage VITA. This webinar, a recommended prerequisite to the FSA Lab sessions, will provide you with an overview of NYS’ free online tax software.

Please be aware that all Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) webinar sessions are for New York State residents only.