The Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) continued to provide free, successful tax preparation and financial education services to thousands of Boston area taxpayers in 2023. BTHC partners saw a significant increase in taxpayers served this season as tax sites were finally able
Teaching Within Reach
If it seems like Abraham Kirby-Galen likes doing your taxes, you would be wrong. Abraham LOVES doing your taxes. It is not just his knowledge about taxes, it is his zest for helping others complete what can be a scary task, and teaching them along the way.
2022 Boston Tax Season by the numbers
Over twenty-two million dollars has found its way back into the pockets of Boston residents this 2022 tax season thanks to the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) and its Boston arm, the Boston Tax Help Coalition, under the Mayor’s
Channel 5 Visits the Boston Tax Help Coalition!
The Boston Tax Help Coalition was thrilled to host WCVB-Channel 5 recently when anchor Doug Meehan visited our Roxbury headquarters to see how Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA) really works.
Boston Tax Help’s featured in the Bay State Banner!
Thank you to the Bay State Banner for featuring the Boston Tax Help Coalition in its April 18th feature, Making the most of tax season. Read the full article to learn about: Tax saving credits Making a tax preparation appointment
The 2021 Tax Filing Deadline is Approaching!
The IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue extended the filing deadline to Monday, May 17th! As the tax season comes to a close, please make sure to check our tax site page to see when is the last day you
Remote Free Tax Help Is Now Available!
The Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) now has virtual options for you to complete your taxes. Tax filing deadlines are July 15, 2020, for both Federal and State returns: this includes individuals who are filing a 2019 return or anticipate
From the Boston Tax Help Coalition regarding COVID-19 Tax Sites
We regret that most of our tax sites have closed due to the escalating news surrounding the Coronavirus (Covid-19). We apologize for this inconvenience and hope we will be able to serve you soon. During this stressful time, you can
Santander Bank Supports Mayor Walsh’s Boston Office of Financial Empowerment with a $300,000 Grant
Santander Bank recently awarded a $300,000 grant to the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) to support the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC). This funding is supporting our tax program by paying for tax trainers and site coordinators, credit building
City encourages residents to use free tax services to save money
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Boston Tax Help Coalition and other community partners yesterday encouraged Boston residents to take advantage of free tax preparation services available at more than 30 sites across the Boston area. The services help residents who earn