The Waterbury Times|Published Mar 23, 2026
WATERBURY, CT — Susan Bysiewicz is scheduled to visit a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Waterbury on Monday morning to highlight free tax preparation services available to residents and promote recently passed tax relief measures in Connecticut.
The visit will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center, located at 77 Bishop Street.
The VITA program provides free tax preparation assistance to eligible individuals and families, helping ensure residents receive the credits and refunds they are entitled to.
Bysiewicz will be joined by Mark Boughton, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services; Paul Pernerewski Jr.; and Geraldo Reyes.
Also expected to attend are community leaders including Beth Hines, Executive Director of Partners in Action; Jered Bruzas, Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Greater Waterbury; and Takima Robinson, Chief Program Officer of Advancing CT Together.
Officials are expected to emphasize the importance of utilizing free tax services and ensuring residents are aware of new tax relief opportunities available this filing season.
What is VITA? (Quick Facts)
- Free tax help for eligible residents
- Run by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Staffed by certified volunteers
- Helps claim credits like EITC & Child Tax Credit
- Available to those earning ~$60K or less, plus seniors, people with disabilities, and limited English speakers
- Offered locally through trusted community organizations
What to Bring to a VITA Appointment
To make the most of your visit, bring the following:
- Photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
- Social Security cards (or ITIN letters) for you and all dependents
- All income documents (W-2s, 1099s, unemployment, etc.)
- Last year’s tax return (if available)
- Bank account & routing number for direct deposit
- Any IRS letters or notices you’ve received
- Childcare provider info (if claiming childcare credits)
Pro tip: Missing documents is the #1 reason returns get delayed—having everything ready can help you get your refund faster.
Related News: head to the new look website for all things Waterbury from Breaking News, Politics, Crime, Local Sports, & More!
Leave a Reply