FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION

You must earn less than $50,000 (with children) to be eligible

         GECAC Walk-In Site

18 West Ninth Street, Erie, PA 16501

 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-11 and 12:30 – 3:00

 

When you go to a VITA site be ready. BRING THESE ITEMS WITH YOU.

 

        Valid picture ID – Your driver’s license or other state issued photo ID card, and for spouse if applicable.

 

        Copy of last year’s tax return (if you have it).

 

        Social Security cards for yourself and everyone in the household you support, including your spouse and children, grandchildren, relatives and foster children.

 

        Income documentation including:

o   W-2 Forms and other wage statements you and your spouse received.

o   All 1099 Forms showing other income received in 2011.

 

        The dates of birth for all people you are claiming as dependents.

 

        For direct deposit of your refund or to split your refund into more than one account, bring your routing number or bring a blank check from your bank account.

 

If any of the following apply to you, take documentation with you:

 

        If you paid for day care expenses in the past year, including the provider’s name, address and federal ID # or Social Security Number.

 

        If you received Advance child tax credit payment in 2010, bring in Notice 1319, showing proof of amount received.

 

        Mortgage company statements.

 

        Adoption Expenses

 

        Alimony paid or received

 

        Any notices received from the IRS or state tax office.

 

        Property tax bills

 

        College tuition and student loan interest statements  (Form 1098-T)

 

        Additional forms of income such as:

o   Prizes and awards

o   Scholarships and fellowships

o   Lottery/ gambling winnings

 

If you lost or do not have all of these items, you can still get your taxes prepared. Call the IRS help line at 1-800-829-1040 to find out what you need to do and how to obtain replacement documents.

If filing jointly, both the filer and spouse must be present to sign.

If you want to go to another site call 1-888-829-5680 to make an appointment.