Thank you for choosing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for your taxes!


You can make an appointment by scrolling below to the appointment calendars. Before doing so, please read the following information.


Do you qualify for VITA?

  • Annual income (either single or combined with a spouse) should be $67k or less*
  • Must not have rental income
  • Must not have income from selling inventory
  • Must not have debt cancelled as part of bankruptcy proceedings
  • Must not be claiming tax credits related to the purchase of solar panels, solar water heaters, fuel cells, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, and battery storage technology
  • Must not be claiming tax credits related to the purchase of electric vehicles
  • Must be a US citizen, resident alien, or married to one**
  • Other situations may also be out of scope


*If your annual income is higher than $67k, contact the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org. Some VITA sites are flexible about the income limit.


**If you have a foreign student visa, please do not make a tax appointment below. Your tax return can be prepared virtually by contacting the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org.


Appointment reminders, cancellations, and rescheduling

Appointment reminder text messages and emails are sent out 3 days in advance. These reminders have links to your appointment page, where you can cancel or change your appointment. If you would like to cancel or reschedule before then, please email the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org.


Tax documents to bring to your appointment

Please visit here for a list of tax documents to have ready for your appointment. If you received an IP PIN from the IRS on notice CP01A, please make sure to bring it with you. If you purchased health insurance from the NY online marketplace (excluding Medicaid/Fidelis/Essential Plan), please make sure to bring Form 1095-A.


Do you owe a large tax balance?

United Way Greater Capital Region partners with Legal Aide Society to provide pro-bono legal representation to the IRS for offers in compromise and the fresh start initiative. Please call 833-628-0087 if interested.


Questions about taxes and appointments

If you have any questions, please email the VITA Program Coordinator at andrew@unitedwaygcr.org


Interested in volunteering?

Volunteer roles include tax preparing and greeting. Training is provided. Email andrew@unitedwaygcr.org for more information.


    • CATHOLIC CHARITIES ALBANY, 40 NORTH MAIN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203. SUNDAYS 9-1PM.

      MORE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, SO CHECK BACK IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 161 WASHINGTON AVE, ALBANY, NY 12210. THURSDAYS 4:30-6:30PM.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED WHEN MAKING YOUR APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • SUNY HUSTED HALL, 135 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203. SATURDAYS 9:30-2PM.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED WHEN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • TRINITY ALLIANCE HQ

      15 Trinity Place, Albany, NY 12202. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9-1pm

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • TRINITY ALLIANCE - ARBOR HILL CENTER

      47 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9-1pm

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL, 347 OLD LOUDON RD, LATHAM, NY 12110. THURSDAYS 8:30-11:30AM. PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE PARISH CENTER ONLY.

      MORE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON,
      SO CHECK BACK IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 80 VANDENBURGH AVE, TROY, NY 12180, FRIDAYS 1-4PM. IN THE BULMER TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUILDING, OFF OF NORTH DRIVE.

      MORE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, SO CHECK BACK IF NO APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED WHEN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • HOOSICK AREA CHURCH ASSOCIATION

      26 JOHN ST, HOOSICK FALLS, NY 12090

      THURSDAYS 5-7PM
      SATURDAYS 10-2PM

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED WHEN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • SCHENECTADY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY - BORNT BRANCH, 948 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307. SATURDAYS 10:30-2:30PM.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • LIFEWORKS COMMUNITY ACTION

      39 BATH ST, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS 9-11AM, 1-4PM.

      AN EMAIL IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE, PUT VITAGCR@CCRCDA.ORG IN THE EMAIL BOX.

    • CAPTAIN CHS

      5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Public Safety Building) Tues/Weds 5:45-6:45pm Sat 8:45am-10:30am Our site uses a drop-off and pick-up system. Schedule your drop-off appointment here. At that appointment we will scan your ...