VITA - Volunteer Tax Assitance Program

VITA and TCE Tax Program Schedule, February-April 2008

Those with incomes of $40,000 or less for 2007 qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA).  VITA volunteers will help prepare federal and state taxes.  This program is a collaboration of the City of Sacramento and the IRS.  It is possible to also qualify for additional credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Care Credit and more, which could increase the refund amount.  Assisted Self-Preparation is available at two sites this year for those with incomes up to $50,000.  Electronic filing is available at all sites and there is no charge for this service. The following Community Centers will have volunteers able to help.  Please call the preferred location for more information.

Joe Mims, Jr. Hagginwood Community Center at Hagginwood Park
3271 Marysville Boulevard
February 16th – March 22nd
Saturdays from 12 pm to 4 pm
By appointment only. Call: (916) 808-6439

Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street
Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm
Wednesdays from 6 to 9 pm
Phone: (916) 845-3147 for an appointment

Kennedy Estates
(Temporary site during remodeling of George Sim Community Center)
6501 Elder Creek Road
February 9th to March 29th
Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm
By appointment only. Call: (916) 383-8844

Oak Park Community Center
3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
February 2nd to March 29th.
Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
Walk-ins welcome. 
Call:  (916) 808-6151 

Pannell/Meadowview Community Center
2450 Meadowview Road
February 2nd to March 29th
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
February 13th to March 28th
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Walk-ins welcome
Assisted Self-Preparation also available for clients with incomes up to $50,000

Robertson Community Center
3525 Norwood Ave.
Saturdays only from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
By appointment only.  Call:  (916) 566-6419

South Natomas Community Center
2921 Truxel Road
February 13th to March 28th
Saturdays Noon to 3 pm.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6pm to 8 pm
Walk-ins welcome.
Call: (916) 566-1571
Assisted Self-Preparation also available for clients with incomes up to $50,000 at this site

Free Filing Available: Individuals who wish to do their own taxes without assistance may utilize the special portal for the City of Sacramento. This site allows taxpayers to complete federal and up to 2 state returns for free, electronically file and have their refund directly deposited in their account. This service is provided through the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program in partnership with the Beehive and One Economy. To access the portal, please visit the link to the left. Income is limited to a maximum of $54,000 for 2007 in order to file for free.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA:

The Hart Senior Center also serves as a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site. This site serves those age 50 and up and services are available from February 1st to April 15th:

Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street
Mon and Wed 8 am to Noon
Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 11 am
Phone: (916) 808-5462 for an appointment

For more information about the City of Sacramento VITA/TCE Tax Sites, contact: Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator, (916) 808-8317 or email: mperry@cityofsacramento.org

For information about additional VITA and TCE Sites, contact Infoline Sacramento: (916) 498-1000

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