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Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing

Each tax season, Arizona families miss out on millions of dollars in tax refunds because they are unaware of programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit eligible to low-income working individuals and families. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is designed to change this by providing families with the knowledge and guidance to lessen their financial burden.

The Tempe Financial Stability Initiative, a collaboration with Tempe Community Council, Tempe Schools Credit Union, W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and the Internal Revenue Service, operates a VITA program in our area.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Free Tax Prep located?
When is the Free Tax Prep open?
Who is eligible for Free Tax Prep?
What do you need to bring with you?
What types of tax returns are prepared?
What can you do with your tax refund?
Can a volunteer at the site help me apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
Am I eligible for any federal tax credits?
Are there special requirements for self-employed taxpayers?
Are there other VITA sites outside of Tempe that offer free tax prep?

 

Where is the Free Tax Prep site located?

Tempe Schools Credit Union
2800 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(between Broadway & Southern on West side of Mill, entrance behind building)
Click here for a map of the location.

 

When is the Free Tax Prep open?

Check back in the fall for 2014 dates

 

Who is eligible?

You are eligible for free tax preparation if you meet one of these requirements:

  • Low-to-moderate income taxpayers making under $50,270 in 2013
  • Elderly
  • People with disabilities

Tax preparation is on a first-come, first served basis. It is very important to bring all necessary documentation to ensure a timely filing.

 

What do you need to bring with you?

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What types of tax returns are prepared?

  • Federal and Arizona State such as Forms 1040 and 1040EZ and related schedules such as A, B & C-EZ.
  • Past year federal tax returns such as Forms 1040 and 1040EZ and related schedules such as A, B & C-EZ for 2012, 2011 and 2010

 

What can you do with your tax refund?

The IRS has made it easy to save some of your federal tax refund by allowing you to split your tax refund among three accounts, such as a checking, savings and a U.S. Savings Bond. Plan to bring your checking and savings account numbers and the name of your financial institution with you when you get your taxes done.

Click here for information on the U.S. Series I Savings Bonds.

 

Can a volunteer at the site help me apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

Taxpayers served at this VITA site will have trained volunteers to assist them in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help low-income students attend college.

 

Am I eligible for any federal tax credits?

Click the links below to learn about the three common tax credits and eligibility requirements.

 

Are there special requirements for self-employed taxpayers?

Yes, please review the special requirements for self-employed taxpayers before coming to the Free Tax Prep site.

You may NOT be eligible to receive free tax preparation at this and other Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites.
Click Here to Learn More

 

Are there other VITA sites outside of Tempe that offer free tax prep?

 


Brought to you by the Maricopa County VITA Network – a partnership between Valley of the Sun United Way, AARP Tax-Aide, Catholic Charities, City of   Phoenix, City of Chandler, Mesa United Way, and Tempe Community Council.

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