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United Way of Kenosha County in partnership with Carthage College, University of Wisconsin-Parkside and The Sharing Center of Paddock Lake are excited to announce an opening of a county Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for 2010. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) individuals and families who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers have received training to help prepare basic tax returns in Kenosha County.
VITA runs every Saturday morning ending on April 10. The County VITA site is located at the Sharing Center, 7001 236th Ave, Paddock Lake, WI 53168.
This site is run by appointment only.
You must provide the following information or your return cannot be filed:
- Proof of identification.
- Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration.
- Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return.
- Current year’s tax package if you received one.
- Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers.
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099).
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available.
- Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit.
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number).
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
- A fully completed and signed rent certificate for the Wisconsin Homestead Credit.
For any questions or to make an appointment please contact Megan Kroes at 262-658-4104 or mkroes@kenoshaunitedway.org.
