Free/Low cost tax assistance for Rancho

February 19, 2010

Posted by RC Hot Spots

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – The financial stability initiative, Pathways, of Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is working with local nonprofit organizations to provide the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and offer FREE tax help to the low-income community and senior citizens.

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) accounting students will provide FREE income tax preparation services for low-income taxpayers (less than $60,000 gross income per return) and elderly taxpayers. Students are trained to prepare basic Federal and California resident tax returns.

Assistance is also available for those who are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Education Credits, Dependent Care Credit, and/or Child Tax Credit. Additionally, most sites also offer free electronic filing so taxpayers can receive refunds sooner.

"This VITA site will help low-income families receive the money that belongs to them," said Allan Collins, Director of Financial Stability and Volunteerism. “The extra dollars will help lift hard-working families out of poverty and fuel the economy, and I encourage all eligible residents to take advantage of this great opportunity.”

During the 2008 tax season, VITA site volunteers filed 1,258 federal and 1,035 state tax returns, saving tax filers an average federal return of $464.79. This resulted in a return of about $1,551,000 to local residents. The coalition of stakeholders captured $1.4 in EITC funds.

Date: February 6 to April 10, 2010(This VITA site will be closed on February 13).
Time: Every Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Northtown Community Center on 10071 Feron Boulevard Off Hermosa, south of Arrow

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