Volunteer Brochure:

Free Tax Filing Available

VITA and TCE Tax Program Schedule, February-April 2010

Individuals who wish to do their own taxes without assistance may utilize the Special Beehive Portal for the City of Sacramento. This site allows taxpayers to complete federal and up to 2 state returns for free, electronically file and have their refund directly deposited in their account. This service is provided through the City of Sacramento Volunteer Program in partnership with the Beehive and One Economy. To access the portal, please visit The Beehive. Income is limited to a maximum of $58,000 for 2009 in order to file for free.

Super Sites:

Special one-day free tax preparation events for those earning $49,000 or less in 2009 are scheduled for January 30, 31, February 6, 7, and 13 at area organizations and schools. In addition to free tax preparation, free and reduced-cost child care information will be available, children’s activities, free and reduced-cost health insurance for children, discounted utility programs and language assistance in Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Hmong and Vietnamese will be provided. View Brochure (pdf)

VITA and TCE Tax Sites:

Those with incomes of $49,000 or less for 2009 qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). VITA volunteers will help prepare federal and state taxes. This program is a collaboration of the City of Sacramento and the IRS. It is possible to also qualify for additional credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Care Credit and more, which could increase the refund amount. The following Community Centers will have volunteers able to help. Please call the preferred location for more information.

George Sim Community Center
6207 Logan Street
February 13th to March 27th
Saturdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
For an appointment, please call: (916) 383-8302
Walk-ins welcome beginning Feb. 20th
Electronic filing available.

Pannell/Meadowview Community Center
2450 Meadowview Road
February 17th to March 26th
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Walk-ins welcome
Electronic filing available.

Oak Park Community Center
3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
February 20th to March 27th
Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
By appointment only. Call: (916) 808-6151
Electronic filing available.

Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street
February 1st to April 15th
Weekdays, Evenings and Saturdays
By appointment only Call: (916) 808-5462
Electronic filing available.

In addition to the VITA program, the Hart Senior Center serves as a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site. This site serves those age 50 and up and services are available from February 1 to April 15 on weekday mornings. Phone: (916) 808-5462 for an appointment.

South Natomas Community Center
2921 Truxel Road
February 6th to March 27th
Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm.
By appointment only Call: (916) 808-1571
Electronic filing available.

What to Bring to Tax Sites:

Valid Photo ID
Social Security cards for all persons on your tax return
W2 (for all jobs worked)
2008 Income Tax Return, if available
1099-G for Unemployment payments
1099-INT for any bank interest you earned
Statement from your mortgage company (if applicable)
If filing jointly, your spouse must be with you

For more information about the City of Sacramento's VITA/TCE Sites, Call: (916) 808-8317.

For information about additional VITA and TCE Sites, contact Infoline Sacramento: call (916) 498-1000, or call 211, or visit the Sacramento Working Families website.