May 24, 2013
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Community Action's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a free program for low- to moderate-income working families to make them aware of Federal and Michigan tax credits, and to assist them in receiving their credits and refunds without fees or interest.
Community Action ’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is preparing for another season of giving free help to low- to moderate-income people filing their Federal and Michigan income taxes. For families living on tight budgets, it is now more important than ever to have access to free tax services and the opportunity to take advantage of tax benefits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), while avoiding high fees charged by paid preparers and refund anticipation loans. The EITC and other tax credits have helped millions of Americans make the transition from public assistance to economic independence. For more information on the EITC, please visit www.youearnedit.org.
Earned housedhold income under $51,000? Community Action's VITA Program offers FREE income tax preparation!
- FREE preparation of Federal, State and City tax forms.
- FREE E-Filing.
- FREE Direct Deposit to your checking or savings account.
- Refunds received in 7 - 10 days!
For more information about a VITA site in your community or to schedule an appointment call (877) 422-2726.
Requirements:
TAXPAYERS CHECKLIST--documents to bring to your VITA appointment
- Valid Picture I.D. (for both spouses if filing jointly)
- Social Security cards for all household members.
- W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2012.
- DHS 2012 statements or letter if you received assistance or provided child care.
- Child support annual statements.
- Social security statements, if applicable.
- Amount you paid in rent and landlord's name and address.
- Mortgage statements and copies of your property taxes.
- 1099 forms and proof of other income received.
- 1099-g forms for unemployment received.
- 1099-R for pension income.
- 1099-INT or DIV for interest or dividends.
- 1099-MISC for self-employment income.
- Home heating costs from 11/1/2011 - 10/31/2012
- Account and back routing numbers for direct deposit of your refund.
- IRS or State notices received during 2012, if applicable.
- A copy of last year's tax return, if applicable.
- Amount of 2012 health insurance premiums paid.
Volunteers Needed!
Community Action VITA training is FREE! Volunteer positions include; tax preparer, greeter and quality control. Each volunteer tax preparer receives free tax and software training from the IRS. They earn their certification through a series of open-book tests. Volunteer training will be scheduled during December and January and volunteers will need to be available mid-January through mid-April. For more information, please call (877) 422-2726 ext. 378.