The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program kicks off the 2013 season this weekend on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown.
For over a decade, the VITA program has helped thousands of local taxpayers collect millions of dollars in tax refunds. It’s sponsored each year by the Chautauqua County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition. Throughout the tax season, IRS-trained volunteers prepare returns for income-eligible residents, helping them qualify for credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit.
To qualify for the program, working families must have earned less than $50,000 in 2012. VITA sites will be staffed through April 15th in Jamestown, Falconer, and Sinclairville. All sites require an appointment by dialing 2-1-1.
Eligible residents can also file their own returns for free by visiting www.uwayscc.org, and clicking on the VITA link on the homepage. Most returns are filed electronically, with refunds in as little as ten days.
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