York County will hold two free income tax preparation programs this filing season.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program serves individuals and families with a household income of $51,000 or less in 2012.
The AARP Tax-Aided Program gives preference to taxpayers age 60 and older.
Both programs help taxpayers file their federal, state and local tax returns, and all tax volunteers have passed an IRS certification examination.
Additional qualifications for free VITA Program tax preparation include:
· No military income
· No ownership of rental property
· No self-employment with more than $10,000 in annual expenses
· No clergy
There are 10 VITA sites in York County that offer daytime, evening or Saturday hours. Eligible taxpayers can call LSS in York County at 717-854-2244 or 888-629-4095 (toll-free) to schedule an appointment.
For those that reside outside York County, a nearby VITA preparation site can be located by visiting www.irs.gov or calling 800-906-9887.
The Dover VITA site also will have a facilitated self-assisted tax preparation option which will operate Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program offers taxpayers the opportunity to complete their own taxes with the assistance of an IRS certified VITA volunteer if needed. The income limit for the self-assisted site will be $57,000 for the 2012 tax season.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program serves individuals and families with a household income of $51,000 or less in 2012.
The AARP Tax-Aided Program gives preference to taxpayers age 60 and older.
Both programs help taxpayers file their federal, state and local tax returns, and all tax volunteers have passed an IRS certification examination.
Additional qualifications for free VITA Program tax preparation include:
· No military income
· No ownership of rental property
· No self-employment with more than $10,000 in annual expenses
· No clergy
There are 10 VITA sites in York County that offer daytime, evening or Saturday hours. Eligible taxpayers can call LSS in York County at 717-854-2244 or 888-629-4095 (toll-free) to schedule an appointment.
For those that reside outside York County, a nearby VITA preparation site can be located by visiting www.irs.gov or calling 800-906-9887.
The Dover VITA site also will have a facilitated self-assisted tax preparation option which will operate Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program offers taxpayers the opportunity to complete their own taxes with the assistance of an IRS certified VITA volunteer if needed. The income limit for the self-assisted site will be $57,000 for the 2012 tax season.