Tax Preparation (VITA)

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PACE BDC is now offering FREE Tax Preparation!!!  

Starting February 1, 2010 through April 14, 2010

PACE Business Development Center serves as a certified IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site, offering free tax return preparation for qualified individuals. The VITA Program offers free tax help to those of low- to moderate-income who need assistance preparing their own tax returns.  In particular, trained community volunteers help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled, ensuring that taxpayers claim and receive their full refund.  In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, our VITA site also offers free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.  Call 213-353-9400 today for an appointment!

PACE VITA Sites Schedules and Hours:

***APPOINTMENT REQUIRED!***

Main Location - PACE BDC Headquarters

Address: 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900B

                Los Angeles, CA 90017

VITA Hours: Monday – Friday: 2pm - 6pm

                    In House Saturday appointments will start on 03/13/10

                    Saturday Hours: 9am - 2pm 

*Saturday 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, Tax Days are available, please call for event locations and times for appointments”

San Gabriel Location: El Monte Office (Starts February 23rd)

Address: 11100 Valley Blvd., Suite 208

                El Monte, CA 91731

VITA Hours:    Tuesday & Wednesday: 1pm - 5pm

             Please call for appointment (626) 442-7799

If you qualify, you will need to bring the following items to have your tax returns prepared:

Proof of identification

• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Current year’s tax package if you received one
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC)
• A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns if available
• Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit
• Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)
• To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

For more information about the VITA program, visit the IRS website for information on free tax return preparation (www.irs.gov).