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The following link(s) will open in one new tab or window. Should you have any questions regarding this article, please follow the specific contact information provided. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Through these programs trained community volunteers help with special credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, most TCE locations also offer free electronic filing (e-filing). More information on TCE is available by calling 1-800-829-1040. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040. For NYS, an online listing of VITA sites is being made available through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) at: http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/reform/VITAsites.pdf The free tax campaign, now in its second year, aims to provide free tax help to individuals and families across the country in three distinct ways. First, it operates a MyFreeTaxes.com National Tour with vans crossing the country staffed with Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-certified volunteer tax preparers. These vans travel the United States to help people file their taxes and maximize their potential refunds. Second, it partners with major non-profits to connect community members to local in-person tax help. These are free local tax help centers. Third, and new in 2010, the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour has built inclusive disability capacity for individuals and organizations to increase accessibility of free tax filing. This national campaign will empower low and moderate working families and people to access free tax services online at home, at a community center or with the help of a nonprofit partner. From January 2010 through April 2010, more than 100 community organizations will perform outreach, recruit and train volunteers and provide valuable services to help others. Partner organizations in towns and cities across America will develop sustainable and economically empowering ways to help their clients with the benefits of online tax preparation. MyFreeTaxes.com is made possible through funding from the Walmart Foundation. One Economy Corporation's theBeehive.org, the National Disability Institute’s Real Economy Impact Tour, and United Way Worldwide are committed to online and on-the-ground free tax filing and preparation for low- and moderate- income individuals. MyFreeTaxes.com is maintained by One Economy Corporation. Impact Tour, and United Way Worldwide are committed to online and on-the-ground free tax filing and preparation for low- and moderate- income individuals. MyFreeTaxes.com is maintained by One Economy Corporation. Access the website to learn more about filing taxes for free online or in person, and to access the Toolbox. Money Menu This PDF document from the CA$H Coalition (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) provides information on how to get the most out of your tax refund and manage your money more effectively. Their budgeting tips can help you to reach goals such as obtaining greater overall financial security and home ownership. More information on the Greater Capital Region CA$H Coalition is available on their website.
To Tax or Not to Tax: A Social Security Question When it comes to Social Security benefits, you may be wondering who must pay taxes on them and who does not. Let’s look at the numbers. If you file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your total income is more than $25,000, then the answer for you is yes: you’ll have to pay federal taxes on your benefits. If you file a joint return and you and your spouse have a total income more than $32,000, you’ll be expected to pay federal taxes as well. If your taxable income is below those thresholds, there is no need to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits. If you need to pay taxes on a portion of your benefits, you will need your SSA-1099. This form shows the total amount of benefits received in the previous year and is used to find out whether any benefits are subject to tax. You will need to submit it when you complete your federal income tax return. You already should have received your SSA-1099 for tax year 2009 in the mail — they were automatically mailed to all beneficiaries by January 31, 2010. If you receive Social Security and have not yet received a Form SSA-1099 for 2009, you can request a replacement online at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Or you can call Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY, 1-800-325-0778) and ask for a replacement SSA-1099 to be mailed to you. If you would like more information about paying taxes on your Social Security benefits, visit www.irs.gov and read Publication Number 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits. You also can call the Internal Revenue Service toll-free at 1-800-829-3676 (TTY, 1-800-829-4059). So if you’ve been wondering whether or not you’ll need to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits and what forms you may need, now you know the simple facts. In order for you to view the publication(s) (PDF) above, you will require Adobe Reader. This is a free download and if you do not already have it, you can get it by clicking on the "Adobe Link" below. The link will open in a new tab or window.
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