We are currently out of the tax filing season
United Way of Central Eastern California has run many resourceful programs throughout the years in order to help the community. One of them being the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. This program falls under the United Way of Central Eastern California financial stability department which is a free income tax assistance program that has granted low-income families and single individuals the option of not having to pay for such an expensive service, while still receiving quality work.
Thanks to the help of multiple local partners and our amazingly dedicated volunteers we have been able to not only provide this free service but also bring money, that is much needed, back into our community.
What do you need to file your taxes?
- Picture ID for the taxpayer and their spouse (if applicable)
- Social Security cards or ITIN documentation for every person on the return
- All W-2s, 1099 and any other documentation of income (retirement, interest, dividend, etc.)
- All 1098 Forms for educational expenses
- 1095A Form for health insurance purchased through Covered California
- Childcare provider information: Name – Address – Phone Number – Tax ID # or SSN – Amount Paid
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit
- Previous year’s tax return (not required, but helpful)
- Form 13614-C in English or Spanish
Become a VITA Volunteer
By becoming a VITA volunteer, not only will you learn about tax laws, but you will develop and discover new skills, meet new people and even make great connections within the kern community. If you are someone looking for a volunteer opportunity where you want to make a change, come out and join us and become a part of the amazing VITA team.
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