The Northwest Indiana A$$et Building Campaign’s dedication to improving the financial health of the area’s working poor is once again evidenced by their announcement of the 2010 Free Income Tax Preparation Schedule at area Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites.  Earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than $43,352 ($48,362 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children; figures change for two, one and no children.

The tax preparations will follow the 5th annual national Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Day on January 28, 2011.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides a temporary increase in EITC, and expands the credit for workers with three or more qualifying children.  These changes are temporary and apply to 2009 and 2010 tax years.  Maximum credit for the 2010 tax year is $5,666 with three or more qualifying children; figures also change for two, one and no children.

IRS Certified Volunteer tax preparers will be on hand to file federal and state taxes for walk-ins at sites listed below:

FEBRUARY

Day

Time

Place/Location

   9             W   12pm-7pm   Wonderful Wednesday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWICA Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 12             S     9am-1pm    Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Roberto Clemente Center
                                                3616 Elm Street, East Chicago, IN 46312

 19             S      9am-1pm   Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWI Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 23            W    12pm-7pm   Wonderful Wednesday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWICA Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 26            S      9am-1pm    Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWI Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

MARCH

Day

Time

Place/Location

  5             S     9am-1pm     Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Pennsylvania Center
                                                3550 Pennsylvania Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312

  9            W   12pm-7pm     Wonderful Wednesday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWICA Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 12           S      9am-1pm     Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWI Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 19           S      9am-1pm      Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Bessie Owens Center
                                                4001 Alexander Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312

 23           W    12pm-7pm     Wonderful Wednesday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWICA Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

 26            S      9am-1pm      Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Greater Hammond Community Service
                                                824 Hoffman Ave., Hammond, IN 46327

APRIL

Day

Time

Place/Location

  2             S       9am-1pm    Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Martin Luther King Jr. Center
                                                4802 Meliville Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312

  6            W     12pm-7pm    Wonderful Wednesday Free Tax Preparation
                                                NWICA Asset Building Campaign
                                                3637 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

  9             S       9am-1pm    Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
                                                Ivy Tech
                                                410 East Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312

Additionally, appointments can be made for weekdays by calling:

• Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary at 219-980-6552
• NWI A$$et Building Campaign, 3637 Grant St., Suite 100 in Gary at 219-980-2093
• YWCA of Gary, 150 West 15th Ave. in Gary at 219-881-9922
• DuBois Public Library, 1835 Broadway in Gary at 219-886-9120
• Wildermuth Public Library, 501 S. Lake St. in Gary at 219-938-3941
• Greater Hammond Community Services, 924 Hoffman Ave. in Hammond at 219-932-4800
• Pennsylvania Center We Care from the Heart, 3550 Pennsylvania Avenue in East Chicago at 219-391-8480
• United Way of Porter County, 951 Eastport Centre Dr. in Valparaiso at 219-464-3583 (They also have Saturday hours available.)

Free help will be available at the community tax preparation sites, so individuals don’t have to pay high or unnecessary fees to commercial tax preparers or take “rapid refund loans.”  Volunteers will also be available to help open a bank account, build savings with IDA’s, savings bonds and discuss ways that money can work FOR you.  Pharmacy discount cards will also be available.

NWI A$$et Building Campaign (ABC) is a community coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the financial stability of working families in the region.  Members include Lake Area United Way, Northwest Indiana Community Action, United Way of Porter County, Gary Department of Community Development, Calumet Township, Indiana University Northwest, United Neighborhood Organizations, Greater Hammond Community Services, IVY Tech, Centier and First Midwest Banks, and others.  Since 2003, ABC has trained volunteers and supported services to prepare 14,000 free tax returns which netted more than $13 million in federal refunds for local households.

Necessary Information to Have Taxes Filed

• Proof of identification
• Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents. *Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available
• Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit (a blank voided check)
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's SS Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number)
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• Copy of the settlement statement if claiming the homebuyers credit
• Record of rent payment, landlord’s name and address/mortgage company statements
• Proof of real estate tax paid for 2010

For more information, dial 211 or 219-980-2093

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