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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Campaign
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax
credit for qualified low-income workers. It was established
in 1975 and is considered the nation's most effective anti-poverty program for
working families. Annually, the EITC lifts approximately
four million people out of poverty, including more than
two million children.
Who is eligible?
You, your spouse, (if you are filing a joint return) and any qualifying
children listed on your tax return with a valid social security number
may be eligible.
Where are the free VITA tax preparation sites?
Tax preparation sites are hosted by governmental, faith-based and community
organizations throughout the city of Phoenix. Trained and certified
VITA volunteers prepare taxes at no cost. Here are the city's site locations
available for eligible tax payers:
What must I bring with me?
Social Security and/or ITIN cards for all listed on the return
Picture ID
All documents with income or withholding (W-2 and 1099 Forms)
Information for other income
Information for all deductions and/or credits
A copy of last year's tax returns
Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (e.g. voided
check)
If married filing joint returns, both spouses must be present
to sign the required forms
What is VITA?
The EITC Initiative is an entirely volunteer-driven project. Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers donate their time to be preparers,
interpreters, greeters and site coordinators. Volunteers serve from January
through April.
Tax preparer volunteers must be certified through the free VITA Tax
Preparer classes given by the IRS from November through January. Volunteers
are needed
to help return millions of dollars annually to Phoenix families. Find
out more information about volunteer positions here.
How do I become a VITA volunteer?
Fill out the online application,
and a staff member will contact you with training and site locations
in your
area.
Find
out more information about volunteering here.
For more information, call 602-262-6658 or e-mail eitc@phoenix.gov.
Last modified on
10/03/2008 14:22:49
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