[tabi] Fwd: VITA - Free tax preparation by IRS-trained volunteer tax preparers are now open!
- From: Lighthouse of the Big Bend <lighthousebigbend@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:16:13 -0500
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VITA Sites Are Now Open!
VITA sites are located all around the Big Bend. Our volunteer tax preparers
will prepare your basic, current year tax return free of charge.
VITA - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will you do for me at a VITA site?
A: When you visit a VITA site, you will receive:
. Free tax preparation by IRS-trained volunteer tax preparers with no
fees or hidden charges. That means that if you use this service, you are
able to keep every penny of your refund -- as opposed to those who pay
predatory lending fees to have their taxes done at organizations offering
instant refunds or refund anticipation loans.
. Electronic-filing, so that refunds can be received in ten business days
or fewer from the day you file.
Q. Who are the volunteers? Can I trust them?
A: All of the volunteer tax preparers have been trained and certified by
the Internal Revenue Service.
Q: What if I have my own business?
A: Unless your tax requirements are very simple, as in a sole
proprietorship, our service is probably not the best resource for you.
Q: Can you do my 2008 and 2009 returns, too?
A: We can only do current year (2010) returns at our VITA sites. Our
partner, Legal Services of North Florida, can help you with prior year
returns. Visit them at www.taxserve.org or call their hotline at (850)
385-0029.
Q: Where are the tax preparation sites and when are they open?
A: VITA sites are open from January 22 to April 15. For a list of
locations and their hours of operation, click here.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: To have your taxes prepared at a VITA site, you should bring:
. Photo identification
. Proof of a valid social security number for yourself and any dependants
. All wage and earning statements, including W-2, 1099 and other such
documents
. Official documents proving qualified deductions (child care credits,
higher education credits, etc)
. Interest and dividend statements - if applicable
. Total amount paid for daycare, provider's name and tax ID number - if
applicable
. Bank routing and account numbers to have your refund deposited
electronically
. Your spouse - if married and filing a joint return
Q: What does EITC stand for?
A: Earned Income Tax Credit
Q: What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
A: Earned Income Tax Credit is an amount that has been set aside by the
Federal Government and is designed to aid lower-to-moderate income workers.
It is a refundable credit that can potentially be larger than the amount of
taxes withheld from a qualifying worker's paycheck. For more information on
the EITC, click here.
Q: How do I claim the EITC?
A: You must file a tax return to claim the EITC.
Q: Will the EITC impact my public benefits?
A: You can get this tax credit and not lose other public benefits. The
EITC does not count as income in determining eligibility for benefits like
cash assistance, Medicaid, food stamps, SSI, public housing or child care
assistance. Some benefit programs may have a limit on how long you can keep
your refund in a bank account.
LOCATIONS:
LEON COUNTY
Capital City Christian Church * (opens February 2)
6115 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
1380 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
**By appointment only**
To schedule, call 850-222-2180 and ask for Tahissh, Jack, or Nancy.
First Florida Credit Union - Northside Branch
1661 Raymond Diehl Road, Tallahassee
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Please call Kyndra for an appointment: (850) 345-7389
First Presbyterian Church * (opens February 2)
110 N Adams Street, Tallahassee
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
SELECT Saturdays: 11:00am - 3:00pm (Feb. 18, 25; March 17, 24; April 7, 14)
** Parking available in the Main Library parking lot on Call Street**
Florida State University
Center for Global Engagement
110 S. Woodward Avenue, Tallahassee
Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Site closed on 1/26, 1/28, 3/3, 3/8, 3/10, 4/5, & 4/12
Godby High School Academy of Finance (opens February 2)
1717 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee
Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Site Closed: March 20 & 22, April 17
LeRoy Collins Public Library * (opens February 1)
200 W Park Avenue, Tallahassee
Monday - Saturday: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Parkway Family YMCA
2001 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Smith-Williams Service Center
2295 Pasco Street, Tallahassee
Monday & Wednesday: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:30pm
Tallahassee City Hall
300 South Adams Street, Tallahassee
Monday & Thursday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tallahassee Mall (opens February 4)
2415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee
Saturdays in February: 10:00am - 4:00pm
**In the Training Center off of the Food Court.**
Tallahassee Senior Citizens Center * (opens February 1)
1400 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30 - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Please call (850) 891-4030 to schedule an appointment
GADSDEN COUNTY
Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce (opens February 4)
208 North Adams Street, Quincy
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Rev. R. J. Bailar Public Library (opens February 7)
375 South Water Street, Monticello
Select Tuesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (Feb. 7 & 21; March 6 & 20; April 3, & 10)
Select Wednesdays: 10:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm (Feb. 8, 22, & 29; March
7 & 14; April 4 & 11)
Select Thurdays: 5:00pm-7:00pm (Feb. 9 & 23; March 8 & 22; April 12)
Monday, April 16th 10:00am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tursday, April 17th 10:00am-12:00pm; 3:00pm-5:00pm
MADISON COUNTY
Madison Senior Citizen Council (opens February 4)
1161 S.W. Harvey Greene Drive, Madison, FL
Every other Saturday: Feb. 4, 18; March 3, 17, 31; April 14
9:30am - 2:00pm
WAKULLA COUNTY
Wakulla County Library * (opens February 2)
4330 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville
Thursday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wakulla Senior Center * (opens February 1)
33 Michael Drive, Crawfordville
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:00pm
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3071 Highland Oaks Terrace
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 942-3658
www.lighthousebigbend.org
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