IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Every year, GoodwillSONT offers free tax preparation by IRS certified tax preparers. We offer free tax help for those with low-to-moderate annual income, generally $49,000/annually and below. Our IRS-certified tax preparers are trained to prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers and to file them electronically. The tax preparers ensure that you, the taxpayer, receive all the tax credits to which they are entitled.
The following are required in order for us to prepare your taxes:
Proof of Identification:
Driver’s License
Birth dates
Social Security card for you, your spouse, and your dependents
Income Statements and Forms:
Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R from all employers)
Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
Unemployment (Form 1099-G)
Social Security (Form SSA-1099)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Gambling/Lottery winnings (Form W-2G)
Copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct deposit
Total paid for daycare and provider’s tax identifying numbers