Saturday, January 23, 2010

Free Taxes for Incomes Under $50K


Income under $50,000? SAVE $$$
Get your taxes done FREE!

Where: Downtown Middletown

When:  Jan 21 - April 10
                       Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 – 8 pm
             Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm

        * IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.
* Quick refunds to bank account or special debit card.
* File even if you don’t owe taxes: you may qualify for
   money from the government (EITC or other).

Call 211
for the appointment you need

Sponsored by the Middlesex VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coalition
Partners include Middlesex United Way and Middlesex Coalition for Children


What to bring to your tax appointment

·      Valid picture ID

·      Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers (ITIN) for you, your spouse and any dependents living with you born before Dec. 31, 2009

·      Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents

·      Income documentation including W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, etc. from all employers

·      Interest and dividend statements from banks or other financial institutions (Forms 1099)

·      Total paid for child care, if any. Bring the child care provider’s name, address and tax ID or Social Security number

·      Last year’s federal and state tax returns, if available

·      Current year’s tax package, if you received one

·      Education expenses and student loan information, if any.

·      Documentation of property tax payments (home, auto)

·      If you wish to itemize deductions you also need to bring a list of your medical, interest, charitable donations, miscellaneous expenses and a list of the taxes you paid.

·      If you took advantage of any of the special tax credits related to the Economic Recovery Act (first-time home buyer, purchase of a new car after Feb. 16, energy improvements, etc.), please bring all related documents (price paid, receipts, taxes, etc.)

·      If you run a small private business (day care, handyman, etc), documentation of income and expenses

·      If you are married filing jointly, bring your spouse!


PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING EVERYTHING!

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