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Free tax preparation by VITA volunteers ensures fast and full refunds

VITA volunteers are available now through April 15 at various by-appointment locations throughout Northern Chautauqua County. To learn locations and dates, visit the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County’s website at www.unitedwayncc.org or call 2-1-1 (or 1-888-696-9211).

Upcoming sites include the SUNY Fredonia Incubator, Silver Creek Central School, Forestville Central School and the United Way office. Call 2-1-1 for an appointment or more information.

If a weather cancellation occurs notice will be sent to the radio & TV news stations as soon as possible. Clients with appointments will receive a phone call to reschedule.

Don’t miss out; a VITA volunteer will prepare your 2016 tax return- for free. Using the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will ensure you get the full refund you are entitled to and VITA files your return electronically so you receive your money faster; returns are usually received within 14 days.

To fill your taxes you need to bring the following:

¯ Valid photo identification

¯ Social security cards and birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependent children

¯ All wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W2-G, and 1099-R)

¯ Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV)

¯ Unemployment benefits statements (Form 1099-G)

¯ Total paid for daycare and the provider’s tax identification number and address if claiming Child/Dependent Care Credit

¯ Form 8332 for noncustodial parent claiming child

¯ Affordable Health Care Statements 1095-A, B or C

¯ Education credits and adjustments 1098-T and student loan interest paid

¯ Last year’s federal and state returns, if available

¯ Proof of account information for direct deposit

If you are comfortable preparing your own tax return, you could be eligible to use www.myfreetaxes.com. Tax payers that earned less than $64,000 can file their taxes for free. Last year, 239 returns were processed using this online service.

VITA is a service of the Chautauqua County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, whose members are Chautauqua Opportunities, Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union, Southwestern Independent Living Center, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, SUNY Fredonia, and the United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County.

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