United Way Coordinates Tax Assistance Day

United Way of Madison County is hosting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) events on Saturday, February 12 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the following locations:

• St. Vincent Mercy Hospital-Elwood
• Anderson Public Library- Anderson
• Alexandria Community Center- Alexandria

VITA provides low-income families with the opportunity to have their taxes prepared and filed for free. 

VITA targets individuals with 2010 incomes of $15,000 or less and no dependents, and households with $40,000 or less income with qualifying dependents. Taxes will be electronically filed and individuals with existing checking or savings accounts may directly deposit their refunds. To make an appointment contact Korryn Davidson at 765-608-3062.

“Every year we see low-income families rush to rapid refund agencies to get their taxes filed. What many fail to realize is there are fees associated when filing with these types of agencies,” stated Korryn Davidson Activity Coordinator United Way Madison County.  If your household income was less than $48,279 in 2010 you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other credits and refunds. EITC could pay you as much as $5,657 based on your earnings and household situation.

Participants must bring:

• Photo ID, W-2’s and 1099’s
• Birth dates for tax payer, spouse and dependents
• Total paid for daycare and the entity’s Social Security number or federal employer ID number
• A copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns
• Social Security cards for self, spouse and dependents if applicable
• Proof of bank account for direct deposit of refund (a voided check or deposit slip) OPTIONAL
• To file electronically both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

For individuals needing assistance but unable to attend any of the Saturday, February 12 locations, VITA is available Monday & Tuesday every week from 8:15-11:00 a.m. January 31 through April 18 at First United Methodist Church located at 1215 Jackson St. in Anderson. Please call 765-643-6977 for an appointment.

VITA is also available at Anderson University located at 1303 E. 5th Street every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. February 3 through April 7. Please call A.U. at 641-4358 for an appointment.

In addition, VITA appointments are available Wednesday, February 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Alexandria Community Center. Call Diane Woodsides at 724-7728 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, March 2 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Birch Bayh Senior Citizens Center in Elwood and Wednesday, March 10 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Lapel Community Library.

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