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NWI's Free Tax Preparation
Photo of sunflower in Riddle school garden courtesy of Katie Olender
NWI's Free Tax Preparation service started in 2004, and has
helped residents receive more than $4 million in previously
unclaimed tax credits and rebates.  Taxes will be prepared
January through April.  For an appointment dial
2-1-1 or 1-866-
561-2500.
 

    Click the links below to watch a video about our
    free tax preparation service!

 
Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit - short version
 Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit - long version


NWI VITA Tax Site Opens in February

NWI is pleased to host a VITA tax site at our facility starting
February 2, 2011. Low and moderate income residents
should
call 2-1-1 to schedule their appointment to get their
taxes prepared for free! Our IRS trained volunteers will help
you to maximize the credits that you’re eligible to receive to
increase your refund. So, start collecting your W-2, drivers
license, social security card, and all other documents that you
need and schedule your appointment soon. NWI will host
VITA hours on Monday and Wednesday from 4-8 pm; and on
Saturdays from 9am-3pm.
What do I bring?
    Documents to bring to the
    VITA site to have your
    taxes prepared:

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security cards for
    you, your spouse, and
    your dependents
  • Birth dates for all people
    on the tax return
  • Current year’s tax
    package if you received
    one
  • Form W-2, W-2G, and
    1099-R (wage and
    earning statements from
    all employers)
  • Copy of last year’s
    federal and state tax
    return
  • Routing numbers and
    Bank account numbers
    for Direct Deposit of your
    Refund

    Other documents you
    may need:

  • Form 1099 – Interest and
    dividend statements
  • Total amount paid for
    Child Care and the
    provider’s identifying
    number
  • If you are married and
    filing a joint tax return,
    both spouses need to
    sign the required forms
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NorthWest Initiative - North Neighborhood Center
530 W. Ionia St., Suite D,
Lansing, MI  48933
Phone: 517-999-2894   Fax:  517-999-2897
Families and Individuals that Qualify

Families with one child who earn less than $33,995 in 2008
(or less than $36,995 for married workers) are eligible for a
credit of up to $2,917.

Families with two or more children who earn less than
$38,646 in 2008 (or less than $41,646 for married workers)
are eligible for a credit of up to $4,824.

Workers without a qualifying child who earn less than
$12,880 in 2008 (or less than $15,880 for married workers)
are eligible for a credit of up to $438.

Child Tax Credit is up to $1,000 per qualifying child.  The
Additional Child Tax Earnings Threshold is $12,050 in 2008.

How can you claim the EITC?  

Free tax preparation sites are available throughout the tri-
county area.  Volunteer Income Tax assistance (VITA) sites
provide IRS trained volunteers to prepare and file tax returns
for free.  

You Earned It! – You Keep It!

Workers can get back some or all of their federal, and for the
first time, their state income tax that was taken out of their pay
during the year.  The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a
refundable federal, and now state, income tax credit for
working families and individuals.  The maximum credits this
year are $5,280, with a Michigan credit of up to $502.80.

Call 2-1-1 to make an appointment today!

Schedule an appointment for Free Tax Preparation and ask
about other financial services, such as budgeting classes,
rent assistance, utility assistance and much more!  
1-866-
561-2500 (toll free).

Seeking Volunteers!

We are also looking for volunteers to prepare taxes for the
upcoming tax season.  Volunteers commit to preparing taxes
for four hours a week in exchange for IRS certification and
experience in tax preparation.  Volunteers are also recognized
by prominent community leaders at a celebratory dinner at the
end of the tax season.  For more information on this
rewarding volunteer experience, contact
Maria Zavala at           
999-2895.

    For more information on
    our VITA program, please
    contact Peggy at 999-2894