NJCA FREE Tax Preparation
Earn It!... KEEP IT!...
If you earned $48,362 or less in 2009, the IRS may owe you up to $5,666
NJCA will Provide:
- Specially trained and IRS-certified tax preparers
- Timely refunds with e-filing
- Direct Deposit
- Onsite bank representatives to open a checking or savings account
- Referrals to other programs and services
- All services are provided in English and Spanish
Our Services are FREE — For more information call
1-888-Taxes11
1-888-829-3711
REMEMBER!
This is money that
you worked for and
earned!
YOU EARNED IT...
The IRS may owe you money through
the Earned Income Tax Credit. Contact
NJCA to CLAIM IT and KEEP IT!
√ WHAT is the EITC?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a salary complement that entitles many working families up to $5,666 in refundable tax benefits.
√ WHO can get the EITC?
Anyone who worked at any time during the year and had an annual household income of $48,362 or less may be eligible.
√ HOW can I get the EITC?
You must file a tax return. Contact NJCA's Free Tax Preparation Center at 1-888-TAXES-11 (1-888-829-3711).
√ HOW MUCH money can I get?
The amount you may receive from the EITC depends on your income and family size. For example:
Sample EITC Refunds for 2010 |
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| AGI* = Adjusted Gross Income | No Children | One Qualifying Child |
Two Qualifying Children | Three or More Qualifying Children |
| Single | AGI less than $13,460 Max Credit $457 |
AGI less than $35,535 Max Credit $3,050 |
AGI less than $40,363 Max Credit $5,036 |
AGI less than $43,352 Max Credit $5,666 |
| Married (filing jointly) | AGI less than $18,470 Max Credit $457 |
AGI less than $40,545 Max Credit $3,050 |
AGI less than $45,373 Max Credit $5,036 |
AGI less than $48,362 Max Credit $5,666 |
| * AGI is gross income from taxable sources minus allowable adjustments. | ||||
√ DOES EITC affect my benefits?
No. In most cases, EITC will NOT be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, low-income housing or most TANF payments.
√ WHAT if I'm not eligible for EITC?
You may still receive FREE tax filing assistance with NJCA if your household income is less than $50,000.
NOW CLAIM IT!
IMPORTANT
DON'T spend money on tax preparers when NJCA will provide these benefits at no cost.
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DON'T be fooled by "Holiday Loans" which are often RALS in disguise.
DO maximize on your tax refund and receive up to $5,666 by calling NJCA for an appointment with a tax specialist and file your tax returns for FREE with direct deposit!
Must Bring To Your Appointment
- Photo IDs
- Social Security Cards (or ITINs) for everyone listed on the return.
- All W-2 and 1099 forms.
- List of childcare expenses including childcare agency's tax ID number, if claiming childcare expenses.
- Voided check for direct deposit.
- Both spouses must be present if filing jointly.
- If married filing separately, tax filer must provide spouse's social security number.
- SS-5 Social Security Benefits.
- Mortgage Interest Statement .
- Real Estate Tax and Personal Property Tax Statements.
- Income and Expenses from small business you own (maximum of $5000 in expenses).
- Form 8832 or Divorce decree for noncustodial parent claiming a dependent child.
- ALIMONY PAID AND RECEIVED.
- 1099-R-Pension and Annuity income .
- Any form that says "Do not throw away, Tax Document."
Contact Information & Locations
Phone 1-888-TAXES-11 (1-888-829-3711)
23 West Park Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Map and Directions
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 10am–7pm;
and Saturday from 10am–4pm
Sponsors
Founding Sponsor
Sovereign Endowment Fund at
The Independence Community Foundation
Lead Sponsor
HSBC Bank USA NA
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Wachovia Foundation
Supporters
Bank of America
Capital One
Citigroup
Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
JP Morgan Chase
Merrill Lynch Community Development Co., LLC
New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund
PNC Foundation
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
The Provident Bank
Schumann Fund for New Jersey
Single Stop
TD Charitable Foundation
Victoria Foundation
YOU EARNED IT!... NOW CLAIM IT!
1-888-Taxes11
1-888-829-3711