Free Tax Preparation Assistance

The Hancock Community Development Corporation (HCDC) is offering Free Tax Preparation Assistance through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. All taxes will be prepared at HCDC, 300 Henderson Ext., Athens.

Please share this information with your staff/employees and other organizations/businesses or individuals that will benefit from this service. Please see the below email and attachment for HCDC's contact information or call 706-546-1154. If no one is available, please leave a message. Tax preparation hours will be Mondays 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $42,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Most locations also offer free electronic filing.
Items you need to bring to the VITA/TCE Sites to have your tax returns prepared
Proof of identification
Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
Current year's tax package if you received one
Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available
Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit
Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)
To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

Please let me know if you would like additional information.

Thank you,
Catherine


Catherine Hogue
Direct: 706-613-3748
Athens-Clarke County
Human and Economic Development Dept.