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Issue: 855 Date: 1/11/2007
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Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Households in St. Louis City and County
GECC will help families with incomes of $38,300 or less
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ST. LOUIS, MO (January 8, 2006) - In its fifth year, the Gateway EITC Community Coalition (GECC) is ready to help citizens in St. Louis City and County with a household income of $38,300 or less in 2006 to prepare their income taxes for free and get more of their money back for them. Eight different days for tax help will be available starting Saturday, January 27. The assistance focuses on individuals or families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is a federal tax credit designed to help people increase their financial stability numerous ways. In estimation, more than 20 percent of St. Louis citizens eligible for EITC credit did not file last year for a loss of almost $65 million dollars. For information on locations/dates/necessary documents to bring see below. Contact the United Way at 314-421-4636 or 1-800-427-4626 for more information.
Locations/dates/times for GECC Free Tax Preparation for those with a 2006 household income of $38,300 or less are below. No appointment is necessary to attend a session:
Saturdays: January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 and February 249:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.MET Center6437 Plymouth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133
Saturday, February 3, 20079:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.The Youth and Family Center2929 North 20th Street, St. Louis, MO 63107
Saturday, February 109:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.International Institute3654 South Grand, St. Louis, MO 63118
Saturday, February 179:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Vashon High School3035 Cass, St. Louis, MO 63106
Please bring the following documents with you to the preparation:
* All W-2's and 1099's (if any)
* Social Security Card(s) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number(s) - ITIN - for all family members
* Valid picture ID for taxpayer and spouse (driver's license or state ID or passport)
* Copy of your 2005 tax return
* Proof of unemployment compensation (if valid)
* Copy of a voided check or bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit
* Proof of child care expenses (if valid)
* Amount of advanced EITC payment
* If married, must file jointly and both spouses must be present to sign paperwork
"Up to $65 million EITC refunds are projected to go unclaimed in the St. Louis region this year," said Russ Signorino, vice president, community information for United Way of Greater St. Louis. "This figure represents a substantial loss of revenue for our community and lost income for low-wage workers."
This service would not be possible without the 25 GECC member organizations.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis
The United Way funds 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, call 314-421-0700 or visit online: www.stl.unitedway.org. |
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