FREE tax preparation will be provided

in Clinton & Essex Counties

   FEDERAL

  & STATE                                       DO YOU WANT YOUR TAX REFUND FAST?

      TAX                                  Your return will be electronically filed and you will

  RETURNS                          receive your refund in 7-10 days with Direct Deposit.

 

Tax preparation is available at one of these locations by

Certified Volunteer Preparers:

 

Clinton County:

          Senior Citizens Council – 5139 North Catherine St in Plattsburgh

          Call 518-335-8599 for information. No Appointments taken!!!

January 25th to February 27th 9:00 to 2:00 Mon/Tues/Fri & Sat and 9:00 to 6:00 Wed & Thurs (No Service will be provided on President’s Day 2/15/10)

March 9:00 to 6:00 Wed & Thurs and 9:00 to 2:00 on Fri & Sat

April 1st thru 15th 9:00 to 6:00 Wed & Thurs and 9:00 to 2:00 on Fri

 

Essex County:

          Call 1-800-675-2668 TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

OneWorkSource in Elizabethtown

St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Port Henry

The Sherman Free Library in Port Henry

Senior Citizen’s Club in Schroon Lake

AND IN LAKE PLACID:

The Lake Placid Public Library (518)523-3200

 

EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

COALITION OF CLINTON & ESSEX COUNTIES

Coalition members include: The United Way, OneWorkSource, Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. (ACAP), Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc. (JCEO), AARP Foundation , Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Family Welcome Center of CVES, Cornell Cooperative Extension, UFirst Federal Credit Union

 

It’s FAST…It’s FREE…It’s YOURS

What to bring to your appointment:

     Picture ID for you and your spouse if married and filing jointly      

     Social Security cards and birth dates for you, your spouse, and children you are claiming

     W-2 Forms for all jobs held in 2009

     1099 Forms, such as 1099R, 1099G, 1099Misc, 1099Int, 1099C

     A copy of last year’s return (very Helpful, but not required)

     For a faster refund that is directly deposited, bring your bank account number and your bank’s routing number

     Your spouse, if married filing jointly

 

Other Receipts that may increase your tax refund:

     Rental information for NYS Credit (only if total household income is less than $18,000)

     If you bought a house in 2009 all the paper work is needed

     If you paid for child care – documentation listing provider name, address, tax ID#, and amount paid

     If you, your spouse, or a child attended college: a tuition expense statement (1098T) and/or student loan interest statement (1098E)

     You should bring high school and property taxes, any new vehicle purchases information, and data for energy improvements at home, and if you are itemizing bring mortgage interest paid, un-reimbursed medical expenses, and charitable contributions

     Bring your property tax receipts even if you do not itemize deductions.

 

Frequently asked questions:

 

Volunteer tax assistance – Why use it? As a service to the community, it helps working families get the money and assistance they’ve earned by providing free income tax preparation and E-filing for those who may be less able to afford a paid tax preparer.

 

Program eligibility – Can I use the service? Typically, those who have earned less than $49,000 are eligible. While most returns can be done, including NY and VT non-resident, some may be more complex and need referral to a more specialized preparer.

 

EITC – What is it? The earned income tax credit if a refundable income tax credit that is available to low-income workers with “earned” income- wages or self employment income. If you earn less than $41,646, you may qualify for a credit up to as much as $5,657. If you qualify, you could reduce or eliminate your income tax, even get money back that could be used for savings, home repairs or other things.

 

Child and dependent care credit – What is it? If you work and need to pay for child care that allows you to be gone to work, there may be federal and state credits.

 

Refund Anticipation Loans (RALS) – Are they a good idea? RALS, which borrow against your own refund, are extremely expensive. Loan fees typically range from $30 - $90 which would equal an annual Percentage rate (APR) of about 60% to over 700%. RALS can eat away a big chunk of your refund.

 

Savings at tax time – Why do it? It is quick and easy to save part of your tax refund, directly depositing into as many as three accounts, including the purchase of US Savings Bonds. Pay yourself first by putting some in a savings account, and then use the rest to pay your bills or make a purchase through your checking account.