Norwalk Offers Free Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Information via the city of Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — The city has teamed up with SimplifyCT and kicked off its annual no-cost, full-service volunteer tax assistance program.

Through IRS-certified volunteers, Norwalk is offering in-person and virtual tax return preparation services at several locations in Norwalk through April 15, according to a news release provided by the city.

These services are being offered in English and Spanish on Tuesdays through Saturdays. This program is the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax assistance service and is available to all individuals regardless of income or age.

"The city of Norwalk is pleased to partner with IRS-Certified volunteers who have been serving our community for years," Mayor Harry Rilling said in a news release. "This tax assistance service is free and available to anyone in the community who needs help filing and preparing their tax returns."

Below is SimplifyCT’s weekly in-person schedule in Norwalk; appointments are required and can be made by calling the phone numbers below:

Tuesdays from 1:30 .m to 7 pm

• Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Avenue
• You can make an appointment by calling 860-590-8910

Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• South Norwalk Library, 10 Washington Street
• You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2790

Thursdays from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Norwalk Library, 1 Belden Avenue
• You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2780

Fridays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Road
• You can make an appointment by calling 203-847-3115

Saturdays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Norwalk Library, 1 Belden Avenue and South Norwalk Library, 10 Washington Street
• You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2780 for the Norwalk Library and 203-899-2790 for the South Norwalk Library.

Before beginning the process online or in person, taxpayers must have the following information available:

Identity documentation

• A government issued photo ID.

• Social Security or ITIN numbers for each taxpayer and dependent.

• Bank account/routing numbers (blank check preferable) if expecting a refund.

All 2023 income report forms received

• SSA1099 if you were paid Social Security benefits.

• W-2(s) from your employer(s).

• W-2G from gambling winnings.

• 1099G from unemployment compensation payments.

• 1099s: Bank interest, stock dividends, retirement distributions, broker statements.

Other Important Documents

• If itemizing deductions, receipts for expenses such as taxes paid (real estate, vehicle) and charitable contributions, and verification of the original purchase price of sold assets (home, stocks).

• Form 1095-A if health insurance was from the Access Health Connecticut Marketplace.

• Preferably, for reference, a copy of last year’s (TY 2021) return.

All virtual tax preparation and filings are available through IRS-certified counselors.

Anyone interested can access these services by visiting https://simplifyct.org or calling (860) 590-8910 for more information.