By March 26, 2024 Financial education
Need Help Filing Your 2023 Tax Return?
The IRS kicked off 2024 tax season on January 23rd and returns are due by Monday April 15th unless you file for an extension. Whether you need help preparing and filing a return in person or virtually, there are free, local resources that can help. VITA, United Way and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide have IRS trained and certified volunteers available to help across King, Pierce and Snohomish County.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
VITA assists with preparing basic returns for individuals earning up to $64,000 annually, persons with disabilities or who need access to an interpreter. To find a location near you, call (800) 906-9887 or visit their website here.
Assistance is available until April 21, 2024.
In person appointments are walk in only.
Income of up to $80k for single and $96k for non-single filers and earned in WA State.
Washington’s Working Families Tax Credit can be filed during in person or virtual sessions.
Assistance is available through April 15, 2024.
Income of up to $60k.
Services by appointment only by calling 211.
United Way Snohomish County refers all clients to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.
AARP membership is not required. The program is open to all ages and income levels with a special focus on those over 50 or those who have low to moderate income levels. Limited assistance with small business taxes is also available.
Online tax preparation resources:
Virtual Service supported by the IRS, US Department of Treasury and White House to help low-income households across America. Filing assistance is available in English and Spanish.
Both a self-file and file with assistance option are offered in English and Spanish. File with assistance has a maximum annual income limit of $60,000 and can take 2-3 weeks to complete a return.
Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC)!
Washington State residents (with or without children in their family) may qualify for the WFTC and receive a refund of up to $1,255. The refund returns a portion of sales tax paid each year and is modeled after the Earned Income Tax Credit program as stated by the Department of Revenue who is responsible for managing the program.
Follow this link to learn more about the WFTC and to determine if you are eligible. Your Federal tax return must be filed first. Many tax preparers and online software will file both for you.
Contributed by our Financial Coach, Charnell Morud.
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