Last Minute Help for Tax Filing

The tax filing deadline in the US is today-Monday, April 18 @ midnight. If you have not yet done your taxes because of lack of resources, the IRS offers a nationwide free tax preparation service for families that make $49,000 and below. Click on the IRS.gov link to find offices in your area that are offering last minute assistance. 

Items you need to bring to the VITA sites 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
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents
• Proof of Foreign status if applying for an ITN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check   
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare 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.

Source:http://www.irs.gov