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.
Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit - short version
Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit - long version
FREE Tax Preparation Site at our New Location
This years FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site
we be in one of our new offices at 1012 N. Walnut St., Room
107 (inside the old Walnut School). With the help of the IRS
and the Asset Independence Coalition (AIC), we are able to
offer certified income tax preparation at no charge for low to
moderate income individuals (see qualifications below). Call
2-1-1 to set up an appointment today!
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
FREE Tax Preparation Site at our New Location
This years FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site
we be in one of our new offices at 1012 N. Walnut St., Room
107 (inside the old Walnut School). With the help of the IRS
and the Asset Independence Coalition (AIC), we are able to
offer certified income tax preparation at no charge for low to
moderate income individuals (see qualifications below). Call
2-1-1 to set up an appointment today!
| What do I bring? |
VITA site to have your taxes prepared:
may need:
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| NorthWest Initiative - North Neighborhood Center 1012 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48906 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 2008 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.
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 2008 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.
our VITA program, please contact: Linda Keefe Lewis Asset Independence Coalition Coordinator (517) 308-0029 keefe@cablespeed.com |
