Tax help throughout February
Every year, many people fail to report their taxable earnings to the state and federal governments, some due to financial challenges. Failure to file taxes can lead to the taxpayer becoming penalized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – or simply not getting all the money back from the government to which they are entitled.
United Way (with a host of community partners) and People’s Health Centers are each sponsoring free electronic filing sessions, when citizens can handle this responsibility at no cost.
Your household income must have been $38,300 or less in 2006 to qualify for the United Way service. To learn if you qualify, call the United Way’s Information and Referral line at (800) 427-4626 or (314) 421-INFO (4636). Those sessions and sites are:
Saturday, February 3
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Youth and Family Center
2929 North 20th St.
St. Louis, MO 63107
Saturday, February 3
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MET Center
6437 Plymouth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63133
Saturday, February 10
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
International Institute
3654 South Grand
St. Louis, MO 63118
Saturday, February 10
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MET Center
6437 Plymouth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63133
Saturday, February 17
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MET Center
6437 Plymouth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63133
Saturday, February 17
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Vashon High School
3035 Cass
St. Louis, MO 63106
Saturday, February 24
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MET Center
6437 Plymouth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63133
In order to have your taxes prepared for free by the United Way, you will need to bring:
* All W-2’s and 1099’s (if any)
* Social Security Card(s) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number(s) – ITIN – for all family members
* Valid picture ID for taxpayer and spouse (driver’s license or state ID or passport)
* Copy of your 2005 tax return
* Proof of unemployment compensation (if valid)
* Copy of a voided check or bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit
* Proof of child care expenses (if valid)
* Amount of advanced Earned Income Tax Credit payment
* If married, must file jointly and both spouses must be present to sign paperwork.
The United Way’s partners in the Gateway EITC Community Coalition are: AARP, ACORN, ARCHS, Bank of America, Catholic Charities, Center for Economic Progress, City of St. Louis Department of Human Services, Connections to Success, Employment Connection, Five Star Senior Center, Harris Stowe University, IRS, International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis, Jewish Community Relations Council, MERS/Goodwill Industries, MET Center, National City Bank, Operation Weed & Seed St. Louis, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis Public Schools, St. Louis RCGA, Shiloh Education Center, Salvation Army, US Bank, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and The Youth and Family Center.
Free tax help Feb. 8
In honor of Black History Month, People’s Health Centers (PHC) will host a day of Free Electronic Filing Income Tax Service on Thursday, February 8, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at People’s Health Centers, 5701 Delmar Blvd. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) will be on-site to provide free tax services electronically.
You will need to bring the same documents and individuals listed above.
There are certain tax returns that will not be able to be prepared, such as business tax returns, rental property, and self-employment income from a trade or business requiring a Schedule C.
For more information on the PHC event, call Rosalyn Fulton at (314) 460-3648 or Keenon Butler at (314) 245-1030 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.