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Free Tax Preparation Campaign

Sites open from January 24 – April 14, 2012

United Way of Snohomish County provides free tax preparation and access to the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits to help working families increase their incomes and create savings. The Tax Campaign allows people to keep more of their hard-earned money and avoid paying unnecessary fees for commercial tax preparation and "rapid refund" loans.

Keep more of what you earn!

You may be eligible for thousands of dollars in tax credits when you file your income tax return. If you earned between $1 - $49,000 in 2011, you may qualify to claim up to $5,750 from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

About Free Tax Preparation

• This service is available for households earning $50,000 a year or less.
• Tax returns are prepared by IRS-certified, multilingual volunteers.
• No appointment necessary.
• You may be eligible for claiming child/student related credits for larger refunds.
• We can help you apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
• Basic tax returns only. No business taxes, rental income or sale of property or stock.
• Find out which health and food assistance programs you and your family are eligible for.

What to Bring

• Picture ID.
• Social Security card or ITIN number and dates of birth for everyone on your return.
• W-2s or other income statements for you and your spouse from ALL your employers.
• Any 1099 forms (for income from interest, dividends, retirement, social security or unemployment).
• Name, address and taxpayer identification number of child care provider, if you pay for child care.
• Records of student loan payments.
• Records of payments for educational expenses, such as college tuition.
• Mortgage interest and property tax statements, if you own a home.
• Bank account number for direct deposit.
• A copy of last year's tax return, if you have it.
• If filing jointly, both filer and spouse must be present to file electronically.

 

2012 Free Tax Preparation Site Locations

Get your federal income taxes prepared and e-filed FREE for a fast refund. From January 24 to April 14, 2012, visit a free tax preparation site near you:

Everett Everett Goodwill's South Everett Job Training and Education Center 228 SW Everett Mall Way, Everett Tues., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thurs., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. North Middle School 2514 Rainier Avenue, Everett Tues., 5 - 8 p.m. Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. South Everett Foursquare Church /Children's Village 14 E Casino Road, Suite D, Everett Tues., 3 - 7 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fri., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Lynnwood Cedar Valley Community School 19200 56th Avenue W, Lynnwood Tues., 5 - 8 p.m. Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
	Marysville Marysville Totem Middle School 1605 7th Street NE , Marysville Tues., 5 - 8 p.m. Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
	Monroe Frank Wagner Elementary 115 Dickinson Road, Monroe Tues., 5 - 8 p.m. Thurs., 5 - 8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

You don't need an appointment, but many sites get very crowded—especially during January and April. Arrive as close to the site's opening time as possible for the best chance of receiving service. Translation may be available on site.

Free Tax Preparation Marketing Materials

Please feel free to share information about our free tax preparation sites with your community group, club, organization or church. Below, you'll find links to the electronic versions of our marketing materials. Files are large and may take some time to download.

• 11"x17" poster
• 4.25"x6" postcard
• 5"x7" handbill
• 8.5"x14" flyer (especially for parents)

If you'd prefer to distribute commercially printed versions of these materials, please call Lark Kesterke at 425.374.5506 to place your order.