Hempstead Town VITA Program

HEMPSTEAD TOWN’S VITA PROGRAM OFFERS SENIORS FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICE

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced that the town’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is set to enter its 33rd year. The VITA Program is sponsored by Hempstead Town’s Department of Senior Enrichment, under the auspices of the Internal Revenue Service. VITA volunteers are assigned to town senior centers and local libraries and assist senior residents in the preparation of their federal and state income tax returns.

Last year, over 1,500 town residents received assistance in preparing their tax returns at one of Hempstead Town’s VITA sites.

Participants must bring last year’s tax return (2006), all wage and earning statements (W2 and 1099), all interest dividend and pension statements, 2007 property tax receipts, STAR exemption records, New York State IT 214 booklet (if applicable), social security cards and photo identification of all those filing tax returns. Most VITA sites require that an appointment be made in advance.

Senior residents who would like to take advantage of this free service should call the Department of Senior Enrichment at (516) 485-8100. Go to http://www.toh.li/content/tr/srvita.html to view the VITA Program schedule.