Free Tax Prep Offered For Rockland Mid- And Low-Income Residents

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Free tax preparation for middle- and low-income Rockland residents is being offered again this year. The United Way of Rockland County and AARP have again teamed up to expand their outreach and help people receive the tax credits for which they are eligible.

Last year more than $1 million was returned in Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Care Tax Credits in Rockland County.

Needs are greater than ever, and “The goal is to increase the EITC/Child Care Tax Credit dollar number every year,” said Dana Treacy, President and CEO of the United Way. “Not only do the refunds bring added relief to struggling residents, but most dollars are spent in the county and thus support the local economy.”

The service offered is free tax preparation by IRS Certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers to all taxpayers with middle and low incomes, including those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. They call the program CASH – Creating Assets, Savings and Hope.

The United Way’s CA$H program underscores its commitment to help Rockland residents attain financial stability at a time when the gap between take home wages and essential expenses is growing rapidly.

The program runs until April 15. Assistance is on a first come first serve basis. (No appointment necessary.)

WHERE:

• NYACK: Nyack Library, Mondays: 9:15-2
• GARNERVILLE: Kings Daughters Library – Rosman Center, Tues. 2-6; Thurs: 10-2; Saturdays 10:30-2:30; KDL Village Branch: Feb 8, March 14, April 11
• NEW CITY: New City Library, Tues. & Saturdays: 10-2
• SUFFERN: Leo P. Lydon Building, Tuesdays: 10-2
• NANUET: Nanuet Library, Wednesdays: 10-2. Also an FSA (Facilitated Self Assistance) Site
• THIELLS: North Rockland High School, Wednesdays: 2:30-6:30, Dates: 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1
• SUFFERN: Suffern Library, Weds. & Saturdays: 10-2
• PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Fridays: 10-2
• VALLEY COTTAGE: Valley Cottage Library, Fridays 10-2
• SPRING VALLEY: Salvation Army, Saturdays: 10-2
• SPRING VALLEY: M. L. King Center, Mondays: 10-2
• SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays: 10-2

Bring with you:

•  Copy of Federal and State Tax Returns you filed last year
•  W-2 forms from each employer
•  Unemployment compensation statements
•  SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits
•  All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV,1099- B etc.) showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing original purchase price of assets sold

•  1099-misc showing any miscellaneous income
•  1099- R form if you received a pension or annuity
•  1095-A form if you bought Health Insurance at the Marketplace
•  All forms indicating federal income tax paid
•  Dependent care provider information (name, employer, ID SSN)
•  All receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions
•  Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents