COMING SOON - 2021 TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HOURS, LOCATIONS, APPOINTMENT INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.
For those that want to self-prepare and file their own tax return there are several free options. For simple returns, those with only W-2 and/or unemployment Income, we recommend https://www.myfreetaxes.com/. For more complicated returns there are several options available through IRS Free File https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/.
United Way's Financial Empowerment Zone (FEZ) provides free tax preparation services, case management help with enrollment in income supports and financial literacy workshops to increase the financial stability among lower-income working families in Passaic County.
FEZ is working to reach unbanked households in Paterson and the surrounding communities as many of our residents use alternative financial service providers (AFSPs) - check cashing outlets, payday lenders, pawnshops, money transmittors, etc - to conduct some of their financial transactions. Families cannot achieve financial stability unless they have enough income to pay for today’s necessities and save for the future. Prolonged poverty leads to health concerns, to disruptions in housing, and family problems.
Our goal is to increase the number of families who are able to meet their basic needs and increase their financial stability.
Services provided:
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Federal and State Income Tax Preparation.
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Assistance with New Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) and Homestead Benefit forms
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Screening for Health Insurance
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Referral and assistance with FAFSA
Services at all listed sites are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No Walk-Ins will be allowed!
To make an appointment at any of our sites listed below, visit us online at COMING SOON.
Tax Sites:
United Way of Passaic County
Center City Mall
301 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
- See below for what documents to bring for your appointment.
- Multilingual services available in Arabic, Bengali and Spanish.
- By Appointments Only - No Drop Ins will be accepted.
Partner Sites:
Bergen Volunteer Center
64 Passaic Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
- See below for what documents to bring for your appointment.
- Multilingual services available in Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish.
- By Appointments Only - No Drop Ins will be accepted.
- To book and appointment, visit United Way of Passaic VITA or by phone, dial 201-489-9454.
New Hope Community Ministries
331 N. 11th Street
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
- See below for what documents to bring for your appointment.
- Multilingual services available in Spanish.
- By Appointments Only - No Drop Ins will be accepted.
- To book and appointment, visit United Way of Passaic VITA or by phone, dial 973-968-4900.
TAX SITE APPOINTMENT - WHAT TO BRING:
Made your appointment? Ready to go? Here is what you will need to bring with you:
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Photo Identification: Passport; Driver’s License; State ID; County ID; Military and/or other National ID
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Social Security Cards or Statements or ITIN cards for everyone listed on the return
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For married filing jointly, both spouses must be present
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All income information: W-2, 1098, and/or 1099 forms
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A copy of last year’s tax return
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Amount of the total paid to your daycare provider, and the Tax ID number for the provider;
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Forms 1095 (ACA statements for health care) for the Marketplace;
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For direct deposit, a check or your routing and account number
QUÉ LLEVAR PARA SU CITA DE IMPUESTOS GRATIS
SE REQUIEREN LOS SIGUIENTES DOCUMENTOS:
- Identificación válida con foto-pasaporte; Licencia de conducir; Identificación del estado; Identificación del condado; Militar y / u otra identificación nacional
- Tarjeta de Seguro Social válida o Número de identificación de contribuyente individual (ITIN) para todos los miembros de la familia
- Todos los documentos fiscales: W2s, 1099s, 1098s, 1095s
- Copia de la declaración de impuestos del año pasado
SI ES APLICABLE, POR FAVOR TRAIGA LO SIGUIENTE:
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Gastos de cuidado infantil: incluya la dirección del proveedor, el número de identificación fiscal y el monto total pagado
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Declaración de atención médica accesible -Forma 1095
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Manutención pagada o recibida
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Facturas de impuestos de propiedad, declaración de intereses hipotecarios
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Matrícula universitaria y declaraciones de intereses de préstamos estudiantiles
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Cualquier otra forma de ingresos-premios, becas.
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Para depósito directo: cheque en blanco o número de cuenta y enrutamiento
Es posible que se requieran otros documentos según las circunstancias individuales. Usted es responsable de traer todos los documentos necesarios a su cita.
Click here for a printable pdf of "What to Bring" - available in both English and in Spanish
RIDE SHARE INCOME TAXES:
If part (or all) of your income is derived from ride share such as Lyft or Uber, please refer to this link for additional information on filing taxes. Rideshare Income Taxes
MY FREE TAXES
VOLUNTEERS9
This past tax filing season we had a wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers. They were the reason we were able to serve as many clients as we did. Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work and dedication to the VITA program! Tax season has begun for 2019 and we are actively seeking new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering and being trained on tax law, please contact Jeremy at vita@unitedwaypassaic.org
For additional volunteer opportunities visit us at: volunteerpassaic.org
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