Free Tax Preparation Program offered through United Way and Volunteer Center RSVP

December 31, 2010 Updated Jan 28, 2013 at 9:32 AM EDT

United Way of Allen County and Volunteer Center RSVP
Free Tax Preparation Program
Beginning Saturday, February 2, 2013

Any family or individual earning less than $57,000 annually qualifies for the Free Tax Preparation program organized by members of the Financial Stability Partnership. IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers help residents file their taxes and claim available credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Credits may help families get as much as a $5,000 refund.

Allen County
CANI, 227 E. Washington Blvd.
Monday, Tuesday 6 – 8 p.m. (closed 2/18/13)
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1101 S. Lafayette Street
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12 – 3 p.m. (closed 2/13/13)

Euell A. Wilson Center, 1512 Oxford Avenue
By appointment only, call 260-456-2917

United Hispanic Americans, 2424 Fairfield Avenue
February 21, 28 and March 7, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Call 2-1-1 for appointment

Ivy Tech Community College – Northeast
3800 North Anthony Boulevard, Room 2318, Coliseum Campus
February 21 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Call 2-1-1 for appointment

Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza (downtown)
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FAST Site: Self-service site with IRS Certified tax preparers available to assist

DeKalb County
RSVP, 107 W 5th Street, Auburn
By appointment only, call 260-925-0917

Noble County
Ligonier Police Department, 301 S. Cavin Street, Ligonier
By appointment only, call 260-925-0917

To learn more about the Free Tax Preparation program, residents may pick up a flyer at CANI, United Way, Volunteer Center RSVP or many other social service organizations. A flyer can also be downloaded from www.UnitedWayAllenCounty.org/initiatives. Or, residents may dial 2-1-1 and ask for information from a trained phone counselor.

Individuals with disabilities may get assistance by calling 2-1-1 to make an appointment. Active Military and National Guard personnel can receive assistance at all of the above sites by appointment by calling the Volunteer Center at 260-424-3505.

Funding for the program is provided by a JPMorgan Chase Foundation grant and a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program grant from the IRS.
Note: A news conference will be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church featuring partners of the Free Tax Preparation Program and Mayor Tom Henry as well as a tour of a site and photo opportunities.