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Free Tax Filing Available

VITA and TCE Tax Program Schedule, January-April 2009

Individuals who wish to do their own taxes without assistance may utilize the Special Portal for the City of Sacramento. This site allows taxpayers to complete federal and up to 2 state returns for free, electronically file and have their refund directly deposited in their account. This service is provided through the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program in partnership with the Beehive and One Economy. Income is limited to a maximum of $56,000 for 2008 in order to file for free.

VITA and TCE Tax Sites:

Those with incomes of $42,000 or less for 2008 qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). VITA volunteers will help prepare federal and state taxes. This program is a collaboration of the City of Sacramento and the IRS. It is possible to also qualify for additional credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Care Credit and more, which could increase the refund amount. The following Community Centers will have volunteers able to help. Please call the preferred location for more information.

South Natomas Community Center
2921 Truxel Road
March 7th to April 2nd
Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: Noon to 8 pm
Walk-ins welcome.
Call: (916) 808-1571

Pannell/Meadowview Community Center
2450 Meadowview Road
February 7th to March 28th
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
February 13th to March 28th
By appointment only. Call (916) 808-8317

Robertson Community Center
3525 Norwood Ave.
January 31st to April 11th
Saturdays only from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
By appointment only. Call: (916) 808-6419

Kennedy Estates
(Temporary site during remodeling of George Sim Community Center)
6501 Elder Creek Road
February 7th to April 14th
Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm
By appointment only. Call: (916) 383-8302
Electronic filing available.

Oak Park Community Center
3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
February 14th to March 28th.
Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm
Call: (916) 808-6151 or 808-8317
Electronic filing available.

Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street
February 14th to April 11th
Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
By appointment only Call: (916) 845-4516

In addition the Hart Senior Center serves as a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site. This site serves those age 50 and up and services are available from February 1 to April 15. Phone: (916) 808-5462 for an appointment.

For more information about the City of Sacramento VITA/TCE Tax Sites, contact: Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator, (916) 808-8317 or via email (mperry@cityofsacramento.org).

For information about additional VITA and TCE Sites, contact Infoline Sacramento: (916) 498-1000 or call 211.

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