Local Residents Can Receive Free Tax Help At Resource Fair At General Consulate Of Mexico
New website through United Way also helps local residents keep their tax refunds
January 10, 2014 – Local households making less than $58,000 a
year can receive help filing their taxes for free as part of the
region’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program led by United
Way California Capital Region. Those interested can visit a
number of locations throughout the region, including the VITA
Super Saturday Event and Resource Fair happening Feb. 22 at the
General Consulate of Mexico, 2093 Arena Boulevard in Natomas.
As part of the VITA program, United Way has created www.KeepYourTaxRefund.com
, an online tool helping local residents save money this tax
season.
“We want people to keep more money in their pockets and make our
community stronger by taking advantage of tax credits,” said Andy
Sheehy, United Way senior vice president of reosurce development.
“This website is an easy and effective way to file your taxes and
save your money for what matters most to you.”
KeepYourTaxRefund.com’s filing tool is free to individuals or
households making less than $58,000 a year. For those making
more, the cost is less than $50. The website, which is powered by
H&R Block software, saves users an average of $200 in tax
preparation fees. Users will need a valid email address and
income forms, such as a W2, 1099, 1098, etc. Those who need
in-person help can schedule an appointment through the website to
meet with a VITA volunteer who will help file their taxes for
free, if they qualify, or they can visit the VITA Super Saturday
Event and Resource Fair at the General Consulate of Mexico.
United Way also is seeking volunteers to distribute information
about VITA. No prior tax law experience is necessary. Schedules
and locations are flexible. For more information about
volunteering, contact United Way Volunteer Services at volunteer@uwccr.org .
United Way California Capital Region is spearheading the effort,
along with partners including the IRS, Franchise Tax Board,
2-1-1, Asian Resources, Bank of America, CHOC Housing, City of
Sacramento, Community Link, Goodwill Industries, Sacramento
Coalition for Working Families, Sacramento News & Review,
Sacramento Regional Transit, SAFE Credit Union and the Yolo
Family Resource Center.
For 90 years, United Way California Capital Region has actively
worked to address the community’s most pressing issues, now
focusing on innovative solutions related to high school
graduation rates, household financial stability and obesity.
United Way’s team of nonprofits, businesses, donors and
volunteers are working together to provide positive, measurable
results on these issues through United Way projects: STAR
Readers, $en$e-Ability and Fit Kids. Community members can give,
volunteer and advocate in support of the causes they care most
about, benefiting United Way and hundreds of nonprofits in
Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. United
Way is an independent, local affiliate of United Way Worldwide.
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org.