ESR provides a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site each year during the tax season for its clients and for the general public. Our VITA site is able to prepare basic tax returns for low-income residents, including Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Education Credit, and Child Tax Credit worksheets. Federal and state tax returns are processed electronically. You will need to bring:
- Tax information (W2s, 1099s, receipts for
childcare or education expenses, receipts for charitable
donations, interest statements) - Last year's return, if at all possible
- Photo Identification
- Social Security Cards for yourself and your
dependents (We cannot accept SSNs not appearing on
official documentation) - Bank Routing Number and Account Number(s) for direct deposit
NOTE: We can prepare returns for taxpayers with ITINs,
but these returns must be mailed.
They cannot be filed electronically
Shirley
Abdullah & Vickie Longsworth
We are further developing this program to continue outreach and education to those who may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, but are not aware that they can receive this credit even if they would not otherwise need to file. As the program expands further, it will also include such things as economic literacy education opportunities, and other activities to bring EITC dollars back into our community as well as into individual households.
Once again, ESR is hosting our free income tax assistance service through the overall Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program,WFP). Your taxes are prepared and electronically filed by trained volunteers at a variety of local VITA sites. If you are due a refund, you can usually expect to receive it within ten days of filing. Most simple returns are eligible to be filed at a VITA site, however please check to make sure you qualify.
Consider
having your taxes filed for free at ESR or one of the other VITA sites,
and deposited directly in an NC Saves account, or your IDA account. Counselors
will be on hand to help you take advantage of these two great programs
and other asset building opportunities. Additional information on using
your refund wisely will also be available at the tax sites.
VITA site volunteers can prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, and many other 1040 returns, including common schedules and tax credits such as education credits, additional child tax credits, credits for childcare, unemployment benefits, and of course the Earned Income Tax Credit. Volunteers CANNOT prepare returns that include any of the following due to liability issues:
- Capital Gains/Losses
- Sale of Real Estate or Stocks
- Certain Types of Self-Employment Income
Volunteers are needed for the tax sites! Click below for more information
Volunteer
Info & FAQ's (.pdf)
VITA
Training Schedule (.pdf)
If you have any question about whether your tax return can be filed at a VITA site, please contact ESR.
EITC Team – (336) 722-9400
Shirley Abdullah, Tax Coordinator – Ext. 450
Vickie Longsworth, Asst. Tax Coordinator – Ext. 458
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