TAX FILING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NEKCA
70 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply; Annual Income $69,000 or less; Individuals 18 Years and Older; Emancipated Minors
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Closed on State Holidays - Entrance for Outreach services at lower back
8023233371
Voice·
Information & Services | Chelsea McDowell, VITA Site Coordinator
8556635224
Voice·
Information & Services | 1-855-6-NEKCA-4
Fees
Free; Donations Accepted
Service area
Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont
Provides tax information and assistance with tax filing preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns, as well as assistance with filing for renters' rebates and homestead declarations. Assists with responding to IRS when tax filing has been unsuccessful and provides clarification and advocacy.
Last Assured
01/08/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
NEKCA
NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.