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Family Assistance Ministries Offering Free Income Tax Preparation

IRS-trained volunteers will begin offering FREE income tax preparation at Family Assistance Ministries Resource Center on Calle Negocio in San Clemente. Households with income less than $58,000 in 2013 are eligible.  Working people with household incomes less than $51,567 can claim the earned income tax credit on their Federal tax returns - up to $6,044 this year, based on income and family size!

Appointments will be taken for Saturdays from Feb 8th - April 12th from 9am - 12 noon. To make your appointment or for more information on how to receive free tax preparation from the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, contact: Family Assistance Ministries, 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673www.FamilyAssistanceMinistries.org (949) 492-8477

Can't make it into our site?  If you meet the above qualifications, you can do it yourself at www.myfreetaxes.com/FAM
 
Documents required to be brought in on the day of your appointment: 
  •   Copy of last year’s tax return 2012
  •   Proof of identity (CDL or passport)
  •   Social Security cards or ITIN cards for client, spouse and/or dependents
  •   W-2 for 2013
  •   Information for other income, if applicable
  •   Identification number for child care provider, if applicable
  •   Documentation (information) for any deductions/credits 

If married, both spouses need to come to the appointment

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