Free Tax Filing for those with Low Income in Henderson KY

Last week I participated  in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Certification Training.

Not only did I complete the basic certification exam but the immediate certification as well, and now I can  begin volunteering (along with many others from Henderson KY) through the United Way of Henderson County as a Certified VITA Tax Preparer.

The VITA program volunteers provide a valuable community service by preparing tax returns at no cost to qualifying families. Individuals earning less than $30,000 and families earning less than $50,000 in 2011 qualify to have their taxes prepared by VITA volunteers.

The Henderson County VITA site is located at the Henderson County Housing Authority, 111 South Adams Street, Henderson KY.

The hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. VITA services will begin on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012.

For more about the Henderson County VITA Program see their Facebook Page or website.

If you have questions about this free service contact United Way of Henderson County.  I will be volunteering many of the times the site is open.

Bring these items to the tax site, if you have them:

• Picture ID
• Social Security cards for self, spouse and children, or Individual Taxpayer ID number (ITIN)- for self, spouse and children.
• Information for other additional income (Social Security, Alimony or Maintenance. Unemployment, etc.
• Proof of tuition expenses (1098-T from college).
• Information for all deductions and credits.
• Proof of Dependent Care Expense in 2010, your providers Name, Address and Employer ID or Social Security Number.
• A copy of last year’s return.
• For Direct Deposit: Personal bank account number and the bank’s Routing Number

To speed up the process a filer can complete the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet before they come to the VITA Site.

The video below shows two friends discussing the Earned Income Tax Credit while commuting. Find out if you qualify to get up to 5,600 dollars back from the IRS.

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