City Offers Free Tax Preparation for Low-Income Residents

Alexandria is offering free tax preparation assistance to qualifying residents.

Taxpayers are eligible if their income is below approximately $25,000 for individuals and $42,000 for families. Volunteers from Community Tax Aid will ensure that taxpayers apply for all applicable credits and deductions, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, which people often don’t realize they are eligible to receive.
 
Sessions will be held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 4 through Apr. 14 at 2525 Mount Vernon Ave.

Spanish-speaking volunteers are available and electronic filing is available.

Participants need to bring a picture ID, W-2 forms and other income records, receipts or records for expenses such as child care and education, Social Security cards or ITIN letters for all family members and if possible, a copy of last year’s tax return.

For more information, to request a disability accommodation, or to receive materials in an alternative format, contact Alia Fulwood at 703-746-5845 at least 48 hours prior to the tax session.