IRS / United Way of Greater Newark
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA Free Tax Preparation (Newark) is available to homeowners and renters in Newark, NJ.
Free IRS-certified tax preparation for Newark residents with taxable income $80,000 or less. Helps claim all eligible credits including energy credits and property tax benefits. Multiple Newark locations with English and Spanish services.
Free; ensures you claim all eligible tax credits and deductions
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Newark, NJ, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Newark, NJ can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Newark early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Deadline: Tax season (Jan-Apr 2026)
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programVITA Free Tax Preparation (Newark) is open to homeowners and renters in Newark, NJ.
Apply directly with IRS / United Way of Greater Newark using the official program link on this page or call 862-339-7551. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Tax season (Jan-Apr 2026).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
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This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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