Free tax preparation is available for those whose annual income is below $55,000.
Wyandotte County K-State Research and Extension is partnering with KCKCC to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
This year, the service is virtual because of COVID-19.
Volunteers are certified by IRS to provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to eligible individuals. VITA staff are trained and certified in completing the federal tax returns, and state tax returns.
They are trained in special tax credits, including Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.
Those whose household income qualifies may have their state and federal income tax returns completed and e-filed free of charge. The service is first-come, first-served.
Taxpayers should provide:
• Photo identification
• Social Security cards for every member of the household
• Their income information (such as their W-2s and 1099s)
• Last year’s tax return
• Their bank routing number and account number (to take advantage of direct deposit for any refunds). Bring your checkbook.
• Taxpayers must provide documentation of health insurance for every family member.
• Health insurance must meet the Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• Proof of MEC may be found on a Form 1095-C if insurance was obtained through a large employer, or
• On a Form 1095-B if insurance is purchased through a small employer, purchased on the open market, or provided through Medicare or Medicaid, or
• On a Marketplace Form 1095-A, if insurance was purchased through the ACA Marketplace.
The VITA tax preparation service goes through April 14. This year, interested taxpayers should call before they go there, as appointments may be required.
For more information about VITA and how to connect, visit https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/2022-VITA-Program
Call 913-299-9300, Ext 106, or see https://www.kckcc.edu/community/volunteer-income-tax-assistance-vita.html.
Other VITA resources are at https://www.elcentroinc.com/economic-empowerment/tax-assistance/
See AARP Tax-Aide locations at
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations.html?cmp=FDN-LOCATOR-BTN-LINK-2022
.