Don's Net Café, Santa Barbra County Education Office -ROP, and United Way of Santa Barbara County are proud to offer FREE volunteer tax assistance (VITA) and preparation.

 

The VITA Program trains and utilizes IRS certified student volunteers to help low-income families file their taxes and collect benefits where possible.  FREE tax preparation is available for those with low-to-moderate incomes – individuals or families who earned under $48,000 in 2009.

Our Volunteer Tax Assistants assist families and individuals in claiming tax credits that they may not be aware of. Families may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child/Dependent Tax Credit for which they and can receive a refund of up to $5,000!

Last year over 530 tax returns were completed, representing approximately $1,000,000.00 returned to the community.

Free tax preparation will be offered January 21-April 14, 2010, every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on a first come, first served basis.

To Schedule an Appointment Call Don's Net Café at 805-963-8597.

Location: Don's Net Cafe, Santa Barbara High School-ROP, V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), 700 E. Anapamu St., Room 22, Santa Barbara, Phone: 805-963-8597

 

What to Bring: ·  Your Social Security card or ITIN card ·  Last year’s tax return ·  Any paperwork received from your employer(s) or financial institutions, (W-2s, 1099s, 1098s) ·   Bank account information, if you want automatic deposit