The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for qualified low-income
and/or disabled workers that have a valid social security number.
Who Benefits?
Eligibility is based upon income and the number of children at home.
This can include biological, foster, permanently and totally disabled,
step and adopted children. Even if you did not make enough to require filling
out a tax return, you still may be able to receive the refund.
The community benefits through the additional
buying power of those receiving the EITC refund. Families use
this refund to pay bills, pay for
education, purchase appliances or cars, start a home ownership savings
program and much more.
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
Find out more more information about claiming this valuable tax credit here.
