Business Financial Services | Community Tax Services
The purpose of the TAP Community Tax Project is to help people in Roanoke Virginia access valuable tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, that can raise their family income significantly. TAP offers free tax preparation to low-income people through a tax clinic that is open on evenings and weekends from January to April.
TAP's free tax clinic is made possible by the generous support of many sponsors whose contributions allow TAP to operate its clinic free of charge, and helps to bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in returns and credits to low-income families in Roanoke.
Who Can Get Free Tax Help?
People who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit
or
whose adjusted household income is less than $40,000.
Click here to see if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Where is TAP's Tax Clinic and When is it Open?
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Location: 151 Campbell Avenue (located doors from the Crystal Tower Building)
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Open January 31 to April 15
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February Hours: Tuesday Wednesday, and Thursday, 4-6pm, Saturday 10am-12noon
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March & April Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 4-6pm, Saturday 10am-12noon
What to Bring With You:
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Photo identification
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Social Security Cards for yourself, your spouse, and all your dependants
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Wage and earning statements: Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
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Interest and dividend statements from banks, if applicable (Form 1099)
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A copy of last year's state and federal tax returns, if available
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A check or deposit slip from the bank account you want to use for Direct Deposit
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Day care expenses paid for day care in 2007 and the day care provider's Tax ID number
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Records of tuition payments, student loan interest payments (1098-E)
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To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
What Kinds of Returns Does the Clinic Prepare?
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1040
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1040 EZ
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1040 A
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No Itemization
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No pensions
Free E-Filing and Direct Deposit
All returns are sent by E-File.
If you have a bank account your refund will be direct deposited into your
account in just days, not weeks.
The Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special tax credit for people who work and have lower income. If you meet the guidelines, you could get as much as $4,4716 in cash back from the IRS. Some workers may be eligible for advance EITC payments, making their paychecks bigger throughout the year. To see how much you will qualify for, click here.
For more information call Teffany Henderson, Project Coordinator.
(540) 345-6781 ext. 4408
