The Town of Guilford is partnering with SEVCA, VITA, and BBCC to assist taxpayers with federal and state tax preparation, Vermont Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Credit claims, Vermont Renter Rebate claims and more!
Get Help with Vermont's Property Tax Credit
Many Vermonters are eligible for the state's Property Tax Credit, which can significantly reduce the amount you owe on your property taxes. If you own your home as your primary residence, you may qualify — even if you don't usually file an income tax return.
To help Guilford residents, SEVCA's tax program VITA will be hosting two free informational workshops Tuesday, January 20th at the Guilford Town Office. We'll walk you through who qualifies, what information you need, and how to complete the Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Credit claim. And that's just the start. Once tax season begins, SEVCA volunteers will also be available in Guilford at the Broad Brook Community Center for one-on-one appointments. You'll be able to sit down with a trained preparer who can either file your full return for you or guide you in submitting your own homestead declaration.
When & Where:
Workshops - Tuesday, January 20, from 9:00-10:15am, and repeating from 10:30-Noon at the Town Office (same workshop offered twice, with Q&A time included)
-To register for a workshop, please contact Elly at the Guilford Town office by phone 802-254-6857 x 102 OR by email treasurer@guilfordvt.gov
Individual Appointments - Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at Broad Brook Community Center
- How to make an individual appointment:
1. Visit http://sevca.org/tax-services and click on "Request an Appointment" to fill out request form, OR
2. Send an email to estrasser@sevca.org, OR
3. Call or text 802-428-3032.
We will start taking appointments on January 1, 2026. Please contact us as soon as possible, even if you do not have all your documents yet. Appointments fill up fast, so don't delay!
See flyers from VITA / SEVCA on the Town website http://guilfordvt.gov and look under Government and click on Town Treasurer.
Hosted by SEVCA & Town of Guilford