Cortland and Tompkins county residents with an income of $65,000 or less are eligible for free tax preparation offered by Cornell University and the Human Services Coalition at the Tompkins County Public Library.
In-person appointments with IRS-certified tax preparers from Tompkins Area Volunteer Income Assistance Program will be available Feb. 4 through April 15:
•Tuesdays: From noon to 4 p.m.
•Fridays: From 1 to 5 p.m.
•Some Saturdays: Noon to 4 p.m.
Appointments will not be available during Cornell University’s spring break March 29 to April 6.
Reservations must be made through 211. People outside of Tompkins County can call 1-877-211-8667.
Tompkins Area VITA separately offers other services for those making up to $87,000 per year. For details and a list of documents to prepare, go to ithacafreetax.org.
