Feb. 4
Need help preparing and filing your taxes? Students and local residents are invited to get free tax preparation assistance from representatives of the Intuit Tax Freedom Project and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at El Camino College Compton Center in the Vocational Technology Building, located at 1111 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221. In order to be eligible for free tax preparation services, one of the following must apply: earned $33,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2016; are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); or served active military duty in 2016, including Reservists and National Guard, with a 2016 W2 and an AGI of $64,000 or less. Participants need to bring a copy of their 2015 tax return, if available; a form of Government Identification, for each taxpayer and spouse, if applicable; a Social Security number or Individual Taxpayers’ Identification number (ITIN) for each family member; proof of income including W2s and 1099 forms; documentation of deductible expenses; Health Insurance Form (1095-A); and account and routing numbers of checking and savings accounts for direct deposit and a faster refund. It is recommended attendees make a reservation for tax preparation assistance; call 866-577-1231 and mention you are calling for an appointment for the California Free Tax Event. For non-English speakers, language support is available only by appointment.
