Please be advised, HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. will be conducting in-person tax preparation. By appointment only, clients have the option to drop off their documents at a designated site or to schedule a virtual return preparation.
IN-PERSON TAX PREPARATION APPOINTMENTS
You will be able to sit across from your tax preparer as they complete your tax return. For the health and safety of everyone involved all clients and staff must wear a mask. Ensure on the day of your appointment that you have all necessary documents as failing to do so will delay your assistance.DROP OFF TAX PREPARATION APPOINTMENTS
You will NOT be able to sit next to or across from your tax preparer as they complete your tax return as a precaution for the health and safety of everyone involved. All tax sites will have you fill out an intake, scan tax documents, and then have you pick up, review, and sign your tax return within one week of your drop off date.Failure to provide all required documentation will delay your assistance. We require the following documents:
Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. provides free income tax preparation services through the IRS sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.
Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing (201) 468-8805 and following the instructions.