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VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

FREE tax help, FREE electronic filing and NO appointment necessary

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA (January 29, 2009) – The Pathways initiative of Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is once again collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana and Pomona, Mentone Senior Center & Library, Northtown Community Center, Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center, California State University San Bernardino, and Cal Poly Pomona to ensure financial security and stability throughout the community by offering FREE income tax clinics.

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) and Cal Poly Pomona accounting students are providing FREE income tax preparation services for the low-income community and senior citizens. Students are trained to prepare basic Federal and California resident tax returns.

Assistance is available for those who are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Education Credits, Dependent Care Credit, and/or Child Tax Credit. However, VITA volunteers are NOT able to prepare tax returns for nonresidents, small business owners, owners of rental properties, or those filing married separately. VITA sites include:

Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center
300 West Second Street, Pomona
(<$40,000 gross income per return)
Every Saturday, February 14 through April 11
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boys and Girls Club of Pomona
1420 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona
(<$40,000 gross income per return)
Every Saturday, February 14 through April 11
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mentone Library & Senior Center
1331 Opal Avenue, Mentone
(<$60,000 gross income per return)
Every Friday, February 6 through April 10
(closed February 13)
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Northtown Community Center
10071 Feron Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga (<$60,000 gross income per return)
Every Saturday, February 7 through April 11
(closed February 14)
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fontana Boys & Girls Club
7723 Almeria Avenue, Fontana
(<$60,000 gross income per return)
Every Saturday, February 7 through April 11
(closed February 14)
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a frequently updated list of VITA sites and to locate a site near you, please visit www.sbvita.org

For additional information, please dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-435-7565

Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with local community leaders, businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to build a stronger community. By strategically investing in programs and initiatives such as Pathways, HandsOn Inland Empire, KidSmart, and 2-1-1 San Bernardino County, long-lasting and positive changes are made in the lives of children, families, and individuals. The IEUW service area covers regions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Visit us on the web at www.ieuw.org.

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