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Free Tax Filing Available

VITA and TCE Tax Program Schedule, January-April 2013

Free Tax Software 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 City-wide Volunteer Program in partnership with MyFreeTaxes and United Way Worldwide. Income is limited to a maximum of $57,000 for 2012 in order to file for free.

VITA and TCE Tax Sites:

Those with incomes of $51,000 or less for 2012 qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). VITA volunteers will help prepare federal and state taxes. 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.

The following Community Centers will have volunteers available to help. Please call the preferred location for more information:

South Natomas Community Center

2921 Truxel Road

Dates of Service: February 2 to March 30

Saturdays: 10 to 3 pm.

By appointment, call: (916) 808-1571

Electronic Filing Available

VITA services as well as coached self-preparation.*

Pannell/Meadowview Community Center

2450 Meadowview Road

Dates of Service: January 23 to March 21

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

For an appointment, call (916) 808-7184.

Electronic filing available.

VITA services available as well as coached self-preparation.*

Oak Park Community Center

3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Dates of service: February 2 to March 30

Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Call for appointment: (916) 808-6151

Electronic filing available.

VITA services available as well as coached self-preparation.*

George Sim Community Center

6207 Logan Street

Dates of Service: January 22 to March 19

Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

By appointment only call: (916) 808-7184

Electronic filing available.

VITA services available as well as coached self-preparation.*

Hart Senior Center

915 27th Street

Dates of Service: January 22 to March 21

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 3:30-5:30 pm

By appointment only. Call: (916) 808-5462

Electronic filing available.

VITA and TCE services available

The Hart Senior Center serves as a VITA site as well as a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site. This site serves those age 50 and up and services are available from February 1 to April 15 on weekday mornings and Saturdays. Phone: (916) 808-5462 for an appointment.

Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

Oak Park Campus

3333 Third Ave - Sacramento, CA 95817

Dates of Service: February 16, 23 and March 2

Saturdays: 9 am to 1 pm

Call for an appointment: (916) 808-7184

Electronic filing available.

VITA services available as well as coached self-preparation.*

What to Bring to Tax Sites:

Valid Photo ID
Social Security cards for all persons on your tax return
W2 (for all jobs worked)
2010 Income Tax Return, if available
1099-G for Unemployment payments
1099-INT for any bank interest you earned
Statement from your mortgage company (if applicable)
If filing jointly, your spouse must be with you

Super Sites:

Special one-day free tax preparation events for those earning $51,000 or less in 2012 are scheduled throughout the tax season at area organizations and schools. In addition to free tax preparation, some Super Sites offer free and reduced-cost child care information, children’s activities, free and reduced-cost health insurance for children, discounted utility programs and language assistance in Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Hmong and Vietnamese. Various financial institutions will be on-site to provide other banking resources.

To schedule an appointment please contact Infoline Sacramento: (916) 498-1000 or call 211.

The following Super Site will be hosted by the City of Sacramento:

Date: April 6, 2013

Location: Sam Pannell/Meadowview Community Center

2450 Meadowview Rd.

Sacramento, CA

9 am to 3 pm

Call 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000 for an appointment.

For information about additional VITA and TCE Sites, contact Infoline Sacramento: call (916) 498-1000, or call 211.

For more information about the City of Sacramento VITA/TCE Tax Sites, call: (916) 808-8317 or email: volunteers@cityofsacramento.org

*Coached self-preparation is supported in part by United Way World Wide.