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2010 VITA Sites
- Bobby Dodd Institute - February 23 & 26, 10am - 4pm
- Center for Visually Impaired (CVI) - February 19, 10am - 3pm
- disAbility Link - February 16, 10am - 3pm
- Georiga Community Supports & Solutions - Feb 8 & 9, 8am - 12pm
- LIFE, Inc (Savannah) - Mar 8, 10am - 4:30pm
- Multiple Choices (Athens) - February 10 and March 4, 10am - 3pm
- Tech-Able (Conyers) - February 17 & 18, 10am - 4pm and February 24 10am - 1pm
- Northside Shepherd Center (Chamblee) - February 11, 11am - 3pm
- Senior Connection - February 22, 10am - 3pm
- Walton Options - March 10 & 11, 10am - 4pm
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
The VITA Program offers free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) individuals and families. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities throughout Georgia. Our locations offer free electronic filing, which enables consumers to receive their refund more quickly than traditional paper filing, and to have their refund checks directly deposited into their bank accounts. Many individuals and families who participate in the VITA program often qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit. The EITC has no effect on certain benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments. Click here to view a benefits interaction chart.
WHAT DOCUMENTS TO BRING WITH YOU TO HAVE YOUR TAXES PREPARED:
1 - Proff of identification for you and your spouse (if filing jointly)
2 - Seocial Security Cards
3 - Birth dates for everyone on the return
4 - A copy of your 2008 tax returns (federal and state)
5 - Wage and earnings statements for 2009 (W-2, W-2G, 1099-R) from all employers
6 - Form 1098 - Mortgage interest and property tax
7- Form 1099-DIV, INT, RRB and SSA for 2009
8 - Total amount paid for daycare, including providers tax ID number and address; if individual, bring Social Security number
9 - Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit
NOTE: to file taxes electronically on a married filing joint return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.