It's your money. Get your taxes done for free!
Free income tax assistance is available by IRS trained and certified volunteers at our local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site for people with incomes of less than $50,000. On average, working families save $150 in tax preparation fees through VITA.

Volunteers at the VITA site will be sure that you are filing for the tax credits you have earned including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Dependent Care Tax Credit. The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families which often goes unclaimed.

WHERE:

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Middlesex United Way, 100 Riverview Center, Suite 230, Middletown
• Saturdays at the NEAT office, 668 Main Street, Middletown

WHEN: By appointment only from January 21 - April 10

HOW: Please call United Way 2-1-1 ahead of time to schedule your appointment! Dial 2-1-1 on your phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What you need to bring with you to your appointment:

• Valid photo ID
• Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and any dependents living with you born before December 31, 2009
• Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents
• Income tax documentation including W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, etc. from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks and other financial institutions (Forms 1099)
• Total paid for child care. Bring day care provider's address and tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or business Employer Identification Number)
• A copy of last year's Federal and State income tax returns, if available
• Current year's tax package, if you received one
• * A blank check from your checking account for direct deposit of your refund. If you have a savings account, bring a statement from your bank or your passbook with your bank account name, number, and the 9-digit American Bankers Association (ABA) routing number. Contact your bank if you need assistance identifying the ABA number.

* There are 2 quick ways to get your refund, usually within one week:

• Through direct deposit to your bank account or
• Through a special debit card available at the VITA sites and honored at stores

This VITA site is run by the Middlesex VITA Coalition, under the sponsorship of Middlesex United Way and the Middlesex Coalition for Children.

Call United Way 2-1-1 to schedule your appointment for FREE tax preparation services

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