Free tax prep service for low income/elders in San Jose, CA area

Introduction: Tax Help For Low Income, Disabled, Elderly or Limited English Speaking Persons Provided by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.)

· To qualify for free VITA tax help, your 2007 income must be less than $42,000 for an individual.

· No appointments necessary -- unless stated. Customers will be served on a first come, first served basis.

· Volunteers are trained to prepare only basic 2007 Forms 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 with Sch. A, B and California State Income Tax Returns only!

· Federal and State returns will be prepared at all sites. V.I.T.A. sites will NOT prepare State-only returns.

• You must bring the following income tax information:

• Photo identification for the taxpayer
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Social Security Cards for any person on the tax return
• Birth dates for any person on the tax return
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit
• Other relevant information about income and expenses
• Total amount paid for day care
• Day care provider's identifying number
• Current year's tax booklets received in the mail
• A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available
• NOTE: To e-file taxes on a married joint tax return, both spouses must be present

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