FREE Tax Service!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
FREE tax preparation if your family earned $50,000 or less in 2011
DeSoto County Location & Hours of Operation
Family Service Center
310 West Whidden Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
Thursdays 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Open 1/19/2012 - 4/12/2012
Closed March 15 & April 5, 2012
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Call 863-494-3119
What To Bring:
- Proof of Identification
- Social Security Cards & Birth Dates for you, Spouse and Dependents
- Wage and earning statements for all employers (W-2, W-2G, 1099-R)
- Interest & Dividend Statements from banks
- A copy of last year's Federal & State returns (if applicable)
- Bank Routing and Account Numbers for direct deposit
- Total paid for Day Care Provider and Day Care Provider Taxpayer ID#
Sponsored By:
2010/2011 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- 120 tax returns were filed
- Total refund amount is $181,988
- 33% of VITA clients to date received Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)
- 20% of VITA clients to date received Child Tax Credits (CTC)
- The average client adjusted gross income (AGI) was $20,276
- The average refund per client was $1,838
- Several employment sectors were represented including: The School District of DeSoto County, DeSoto County Health Department, GEO Group, DeSoto County, and more.
Here what some of our clients had to say:
"I'm a proud 26-year old single mom that really truly appreciates this free tax service. I was trying to figure out hwo I would ge extra money to get my taxes filed. I really depend on my refund to help me get ahead."
"My husband is unemployed and I am retired. Last year we paid $480 to have our joint taxes done. This free service is gratefully accepted"
"My wife and I are both currently unemployed and caring for our 6-year old daughter. My wife is currently unable to work due to deteriorating vision and I am exploring several options for employment. Our primary needs right now are being able to cover necessary expenses such as rent & utilities. Having the free tax preparation service means more money to pay bills!"
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